Best Instant Cameras
18 products ranked across 356 cited reviews, videos and discussions · Updated 10 Sept 2026
On the stierproducts instant cameras board, Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 (#2, A tier) and Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo (#3, A tier). The board ranks 18 instant cameras from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 10 Sept 2026, drawing on 356 cited reviews, videos and discussions. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: Polaroid Snap, Polaroid I-2, Polaroid Flip, and 2 others.
#7 Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1
Moved down from B to C on 10 Sept 2026 #8 1 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40
#9 Leica Sofort 2
#10 1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Polaroid Now Gen 3
#11 2 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Glass
#12 Fujifilm Instax Mini 70
#13 2 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema
#15 4 of 7 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Polaroid I-2
#16 3 of 6 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Polaroid Flip
#17 2 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Polaroid Pronto!
#18 5 of 8 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick. Polaroid Go Generation 2
What moved on this board
9 tier changes recorded between 28 Jul 2026 and 14 Sept 2026. The 5 most recent are below.
- 10 Sept 2026 Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40 moved down from B to C. 1 more research game. 2 sources added, 1 removed.
- 10 Sept 2026 Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 moved up from B to A. 1 more research game. 2 sources added.
- 7 Aug 2026 Polaroid Snap moved down from C to D. 1 more research game.
- 29 Jul 2026 Polaroid Pronto! moved down from D to F. 2 more research games. 4 sources added, 3 removed.
- 29 Jul 2026 Polaroid Flip moved down from C to F. 3 more research games. 5 sources added, 2 removed.
Each line shows what else changed at the same publish. It is not a statement of cause.
Frequently asked questions
Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 sits at #1 in the S tier of our consolidated board, ranked across independent research runs over 356 cited reviews, videos and discussions. The most capable Instax body per PCMag and Amateur Photographer, and the top creative score in tested roundups. The consensus advanced pick.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 ranks #2 (A tier). PCMag's entry pick and WIRED's best-bet-on-a-budget. A hair behind the Mini 12 on features but equally consensus-backed.
Our research places Polaroid Snap, Polaroid I-2, Polaroid Flip, Polaroid Pronto!, Polaroid Go Generation 2 in the bottom tiers (D/F). Polaroid Snap: Lacks recent prominence in recommendations, suggesting it might be superseded by newer models.
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