Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI→Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Instax Mini 12 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Fujifilm X100VI. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Landscape | -3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Fujifilm X100VI | Instax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £80 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | — | |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | N/A | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
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