Instax Mini 99vs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £120 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — |
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