Instax Mini 99vs Sigma fp
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.6MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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