Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 vs Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1
Between the Instax mini 99 and Instax SQUARE SQ1, the Instax mini 99 comes out ahead in double exposure, while the Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins on film format. Overall, the Instax mini 99 scores 86.2 and the Instax SQUARE SQ1 scores 80.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax mini 99 edges ahead on the Mars Score (86.2 vs 80.4), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Instax mini 99 if you care most about double exposure. The biggest gaps in its favor are double exposure.
Pick the Instax SQUARE SQ1 if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Instax mini 99 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Why Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins
- ▲Film format: Instax square (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Instax squarelead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | truelead | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 335 glead | 390 g |
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