Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-S10→Fujifilm Instax Mini 12

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-S10

£699

2020

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

Instax Mini 12

£80 (-£619)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the X-S10. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the Instax Mini 12

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-S10	Instax Mini 12
Price	£699	£80
Released	2020	2023	↑
Sensor	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4	Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area)
Resolution	26MP	—
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/240p, F-Log support	N/A — instant film camera
Autofocus	Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid, subject detection AF	Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode)
Stabilisation	IBIS — 5-axis, up to 6 stops	N/A
Burst Rate	8fps mechanical, 30fps electronic	N/A
Battery Life	~325 shots (CIPA)	2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	↓
Weight	465g (with battery and card)	~293g (with batteries, without film)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification	Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×)
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	N/A
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	N/A — instant film only

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