Instax Mini 99vs OM System OM-1 Mark II
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Instant Photography & Serious Enthusiasts — Instax Mini 99 (2024): The most serious analogue instant camera Fujifilm has ever made. Manual controls, colour effects, and USB-C charging elevate it far above the rest of the range.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
- Instant photographers who want real creative control over their prints
- Mini 12 or Mini Evo owners who want the most capable analogue Instax
- Photographers who treat instant film as a serious artistic medium
- Anyone who wants colour effects, vignette, and manual controls in one camera
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need the best subject tracking in MFT
- Sports photographers who want weather sealing and 50fps burst
- OM-1 owners looking for a meaningful autofocus upgrade
- Professionals who need pro-grade weather sealing in the lightest possible system
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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