Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | true |
| Film format | Instax mini | ZINK |
Between the Instax mini 12 and Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, the Instax mini 12 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins on hybrid (digital + print) / film format. Overall, the Instax mini 12 scores 89.2 and the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax mini 12 edges ahead on the Mars Score (89.2 vs 83), but the 6.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Instax mini 12 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) / film format. Its strongest claims are hybrid (digital + print), film format. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Instax mini 12 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 or Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro?
Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 leads the current Mars Score by 6.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 if…
Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if…
Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro has the measurable edge on is hybrid, film format.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | ZINKlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | truelead |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 306 glead | 365 g |