Fujifilm instax mini 13 review

The instax mini 13 is the simplest way into instant photography and the easiest gift on this list. You twist the lens to turn it on, twist further for Close-up Mode, and the camera sets exposure and flash for you. Fujifilm adds a selfie mirror, parallax correction so close-ups land in the center of the print, and two self-timer settings: 2 seconds to cut shake and 10 seconds for group shots. A small wedge on the hand strap tilts the camera up when it sits on a table. Two AA batteries last about 10 packs of film by Fujifilm's figures. Prints use instax mini film, with a 62 by 46 mm picture that develops in about 90 seconds, and a twin pack of 20 shots lists at $25.99, the lowest per-shot cost of any analog film here. The trade-off is control: there is no double exposure, bulb or color effect mode, so creative shooters should look at the mini 99.

Who it is for

first-time buyers, teens and gift buyers on a budget

Price

$89.95 MSRP on Fujifilm's US instax site; mini film $25.99 for 20 shots.

MSRP instax mini 13™ $ 89.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Automatic exposure and flash control
• Close-up Mode for 0.3 to 0.5 m with parallax correction
• Self-timer with 2 second and 10 second options
• Camera angle adjustment wedge built into the hand strap
• Two AA batteries rated for about 10 mini film packs

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest camera price on this list at $89.95
• Strength: Uses instax mini film, the cheapest film here at about $1.30 a shot
• Strength: Adds a self-timer and costs less than the $93.95 mini 12
• Weakness: Smallest analog print here, a 62 by 46 mm picture
• Weakness: No manual controls or double exposure mode
• Weakness: Runs on disposable AA batteries

Key facts

• Film: instax mini
• Picture size: 62 x 46 mm
• Shutter: 1/2 to 1/250 sec
• Power: 2 AA, about 10 packs
• Weight: About 327 g

Where it ranks

Fujifilm instax mini 13 is No. 1 in our Best Instant Cameras verdict.