INSTAX mini instant film vs Polaroid 6000 Color Film: Which Should You Buy?
Instant film for two different camera systems: small, cheap-per-shot Instax mini against Polaroid's larger, retro i-Type.
INSTAX INSTAX mini instant film White Border, 20 shot
Polaroid Polaroid 6000 Color Film for i-Type, 8 Films
Side by side
| INSTAX mini instant film White Border | Polaroid 6000 Color Film for i-Type | |
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| Price | See on Amazon → | See on Amazon → |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.7 | ★★★★☆ 4.4 |
| Review count | 217,930 | 42,359 |
| Brand | INSTAX | Polaroid |
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Our verdict
Crucially, these are not interchangeable, so your camera decides first. Instax mini film only fits Fujifilm Instax mini cameras and printers; Polaroid i-Type film only fits Polaroid i-Type and OneStep cameras. Beyond compatibility they offer different experiences. Instax mini prints are credit-card small, with crisp, bright, reliable results and a much lower cost per shot, which makes them the friendly, forgiving choice. Polaroid i-Type prints are large, square and dreamy, with the classic soft vintage look, but they cost noticeably more per photo and are less consistent. Buy for the camera you own. If you are still choosing a camera, Instax mini is cheaper and more reliable, while Polaroid is bigger and more nostalgic.
Which one is for you?
- Buy Instax mini film if you own an Instax mini camera and want crisp, cheap-per-shot prints. Read our full look at the INSTAX mini instant film White Border →
- Buy Polaroid i-Type film if you own a Polaroid camera and want large, classic vintage-look photos. Read our full look at the Polaroid 6000 Color Film for i-Type →
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