Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay→Fujifilm Instax Mini 13
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 13
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Generation7 years newer (2026 vs 2019)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Mini LiPlay | Instax Mini 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £79 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP) + instax mini printer | Instant film: instax mini (62 × 46 mm image) | |
| Autofocus | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | Fixed focus with close-up mode (0.3–0.5 m) | |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | 2 × AA (about 10 packs) | ↓ |
| Weight | 255g | 327g (without batteries) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD (no optical finder) | Real-image optical finder, 0.37× | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
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