Instax Mini 99vs RX100 VI
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The instax mini 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £700 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 24fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging only) | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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