Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
Between the Instax mini 99 and Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, the Instax mini 99 comes out ahead in double exposure, while the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins on hybrid (digital + print) and film format. Overall, the Instax mini 99 scores 86.2 and the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax mini 99 edges ahead on the Mars Score (86.2 vs 83), but the 3.2-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 Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) and film format. Its strongest claims are hybrid (digital + print), film format.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
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 99 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | ZINKlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | truelead |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | truelead | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 335 glead | 365 g |
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