Easy to use Improved viewfinder accuracy Low-cost film packs

Still overexposes shots in bright sunlight Like holding a wet fish Prints are a little small

We have an idea in our minds of what the perfect instant camera for newcomers looks like, and with every iteration the Fujifilm Instax Mini series takes a couple of steps closer to it. The Instax Mini 12 is child’s play to use, produces lovely-looking...

Simple, reasonably cheap, fun instant camera. Improved close focus support. Clever retractable lens. AA batteries. Selfie mirror.

None of the extras found on more expensive Instax cameras, like double exposure mode.

Instax prints are something you stick on the wall, with tape. And they stay there until the sun bleaches those moments back to nothing, leaving only the cool darkness of evening and those moments we etched in our minds. Whatever the case, the Mini 12...

Improved one-button operation Selfie mirror and close-focus support Works with black-and-white or color Instax Mini film AA battery power Affordable

Omits tripod socket No double exposure or other artsy features

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12's easy one-button operation, handy selfie mirror, and compatibility with quality Instax Mini film make it the best entry-level instant film camera.

Simple to use Fun and fresh design Competitive price tag Photos can be uploaded to smartphones

Struggles with very bright and very dim lighting Too basic for photography enthusiasts

The Instax Mini 12 is the best instant camera you can buy right now. It has only made minor changes from the previous generation, but all of them are positives – and there isn’t really a financial advantage to going for the Mini 11 over the Mini 12....

The Instax Mini 12 is the latest in Fujifilm's lineup of affordable, entry-level instant cameras. The new version largely functions like its predecessor, the Mini 11, with carryovers such as a versatile selfie mirror and a close-up focus mode, but we...

Extremely easy to use ; Stellar print quality ; Useful app to scan prints ; Fantastic value for money ; Selfie mirror and close-up mode

No double exposures or self-timer ; Shots in very bright light may be over exposed

The Fujifilm Instax mini 12 is an extremely easy-to-use instant camera that takes bright and detailed photos, even in low light. It comes with a handy app to scan and share your prints, a selfie mirror and a close-up mode for more versatile shots. But...

Lightweight Easy to use Instant photos

Price Focus issues Light balance

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is not a very expensive camera. It costs around Rs 6,000 in market. And that means for hobbyists, or for someone looking to gift a "camera" to a 10-year-old kid, it is a good enough purchase. It may not offer a lot, but it...

Lightweight ; Easy to use ; Instant photos

Price ; Focus issues ; Light balance

But for anyone else, the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 is not something that they should consider. I mean don't get swayed by the name Fujifilm or the word camera. If you want a camera, you buy a camera and Fujifilm sells some fine ones. The Instax Mini 12...

Overall the INSTAX Mini 12 becomes the best budget INSTAX to date, especially if you’re into selfies or portraits. The print quality may be essentially the same as previous models but by reducing the flash power and adjusting the viewfinder when set to...