Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay→Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Mini LiPlay. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Mini 12
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Generation4 years newer (2023 vs 2019)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Instax Mini LiPlay | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Mini LiPlay | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £80 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP) + instax mini printer | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | |
| Video | — | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | — | No burst rate | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 255g | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD (no optical finder) | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | |
| Screen | — | No screen | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens | |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A — instant film only |
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