Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 VS Mini 9: Comparison & Test Shoot

👉 Fuji Instax Mini 11 ➡ amzn.to/3mBuZ5C
👉 Fuji Instax Mini 9 ➡ amzn.to/3fYKtiM
📖 The Fuji Instax Mini 11 and the Instax Mini 9 are two instant film cameras that shoot instant mini film. So what are the differences? In this video we compare the Mini 11 and Mini 9 on design, price and features to help you decide which one to buy! Remember: these cameras do NOT come with film, so make sure you grab some!
📍 You'll find links to the cameras, film & accessories below:
• Fuji Instax Mini 11 (black) ➡ amzn.to/3mBuZ5C
• Fuji Instax Mini 11 (pink) ➡ amzn.to/2PJNPLQ
• Fuji Instax Mini 11 (white) ➡ amzn.to/3s3euQQ
• Fuji Instax Mini 11 (purple) ➡ amzn.to/2RrQomh
• Fuji Instax Mini 11 (blue) ➡ amzn.to/3dQKvq7
• Instax Mini Film: amzn.to/3dIY7U8
• Instax Mini Film (value 5 pack): amzn.to/322mV4g
• Our favorite instax mini slip in albums: amzn.to/3uvxnNU
⏰ Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:05 -Design compared
02:33 - Price compared
03:22 - Setting exposures compared
04:44 - Test shots
08:04 - Selfie comparison
09:00 - Final thoughts
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[@hayatidk]

The Instax Mini 10 was actually released in 1998! That year they came out with the Instax Mini and the Instax Mini 10, the latter being slightly fancier than the former. So they just skipped the number in the series because it was already used in the camera’s initial release.

[@SakuraCrystalMoon]

thanks so much, that was really helpful :)

[@yohanaveloso6079]

i think that the mini 9 looks wayy more polaroid style

[@tryagain8332]

yes and when i take my phtos the baground was not at all dark

[@Precious513]

No I feel like the mini 11 is better for indoors and house parties which is what most people buy those cameras for and the mini 9 is better for outside pictures but personally I wouldn’t use either to take pictures outside I would just use my Iphone 13 I feel like I’m more drawn to the mini 11 and as they said it’s a similar price range anyways so I’m not loosing out on much

[@jennifervillalobos6387]

@@Precious513 i like the 9 better. I bought the 11 and then a friend so happened to have the 9 and hers doesnt look over exposed. And she can change the settings on it. It put the pictures next to each other and hers looks more detailed and mine looks too white

[@ThisIsGlamboy]

I agree.

[@PlanetSamantha]

I agree!!

[@casetooloo9921]

I like the shots of mini 9 because it gives a 90’s vibes

[@BrOoKlYn-sq2bi]

I recently purchased the 9 and all I can say is I’m so pleased with it! It has a much more vintage feel in ways of looks and accessories and shots, and the added dial to change the natural lighting is just the cherry on top!

[@user-yi5ju4rd1q]

Can I ask a question? Does the camera differ in its imaging quality in terms of its colors? I feel that you have a specific filter color. What is the best color?

[@eliasjuarez1474]

I have the mini 11 and I love it! I prefer it over mini 9. Most of the time the photos in mini 11 are well balanced in exposure. With mini 9 photos are darker and it doesn’t capture as much light as mini 11 does, which helps a lot with details in photos taken with mini 11.

[@isabellaherreraa]

i love the darkness but plenty exposure at once, i saw the urban outfitters sage green instax camera and i impulsively bought it but now i kinda regret it because i like having more control over how my pictures look :/

[@retalgemes6944]

Me to

[@sanwithacam2948]

Does the film of instax mini 8 and 9 also works for mini 11 ?

[@hellentamaratavares1295]

@@sanwithacam2948 yes,every film that is writte mini and in the camera works,like mini link,mini liplay

[@hellentamaratavares1295]

@@isabellaherreraa you can put a tape in the flash,its gonna control a lot the overexposure

[@btwshan892]

thank you for making this! i was struggling which one to get, but i’m gonna get the mini 9. it just has the vintage touch of the overall result rather than the 11.

[@movieswowyayhoray3822]

Get the 11 because of auto exposure and selfie mode.

[@entername4614]

@@movieswowyayhoray3822 mini 9 has selfie mode too

[@movieswowyayhoray3822]

@@entername4614 not really its more of a piece of glass that you attach on the camera not a proper selfie mode.

[@Melvaz_1_1]

Hey big help can u have flashlight behind camera and you'll get the back

[@mahika6200]

I think the same. Mini 9 has a classic vintage touch and that's what I'm looking for. It's been 8 months btw which one you bought? And is it worth it?

[@cloudii5907]

My mum just got me the mini 9!

[@fxjh21]

Mini 9, I love the dark vignette effect of it. Hmmm

[@Natalia-yn5ft]

I have both cameras and all I can say is I am obsessed with both. The 11 is of course a lot easier. I will say that the 11 is better for indoor pictures (with good lighting) The 9 is better for outdoor pictures. Because it has the options of different flashes/Lightning. Specially for night time pictures outside. Having that hi key option comes in handy. Now with the 11, if you wanted to take a picture outside at night you could always use a extra cellphone flashlight behind the camera and it would still look good

[@user-mc1to7hn9y]

Are you using the same type of sheets for both of them?

[@laylaguzman745]

This is very helpful. I'm trying to find the best option for outdoor pics

[@durianluver]

I just ordered the mini 9 earlier today and decided to watch this video. So glad I placed the order for mini 9! Can’t wait for it to arrive, and I got it in the colour lime green 💚

[@durianluver]

@Suhani Panda it’s been really great. I accidentally took a few bad shots (wrong angle, fuzzy pictures, forgot to change the settings) since I’m still trying to get used to the camera, but I really like that vintage feel to the outcome so overall I’m very satisfied with it 💚

[@PlanetSamantha]

I love the way the 9 takes pictures. I’m not really a fan of how the 11 looks at all. And this helped me so much to decide to buy the 9 for my first ever Polaroid camera!

[@karimanmarwan7973]

did u get it? im still debating on which to get since the mini 11 kind of have bad exposure in outdoors and the mini 9 ppl say have a better vintage design

[@gurulalsinghkhokhar4625]

@@karimanmarwan7973 go for mini 9 .. you can also manually adjust the lighting in it

[@gurulalsinghkhokhar4625]

@@karimanmarwan7973 go for mini 9 .. you can also manually adjust the lighting in it

[@whitefamily2228]

my parents got me the mini 11 and to be honest, no regrets!! at first, i really wanted the mini 9 because i like the dial, but i really really love my 11 and i would recommend it

[@RestorationAustralia]

My pick will be the 11, I love the manual aspect of a camera but in this case I think the 11 is the more advance one, the shutter speed goes from half a second from up to a 250's of a second. I've seen other side by side photos of this two and the 11 made better photos on most occasion. The close up feature is priceless. Great video, thanks for sharing, but you only compared two photographs. How about if you'll compare 10 photos outdoor and indoor? Which one will be the winner?

[@LolaOpheliac]

I'm here bc I got a preowned Mini 9 and I'm so glad I did bc I like the Mini 9 style much better. Thank you for this thorough review!

[@juliamikhaeil4750]

I have to say I’m gonna go for team mini 11 it seems a bit more professional

[@aleeshafatimah9073]

I have mini 11 i purple

[@urnotablinkifyouhateoneoft2047]

@@aleeshafatimah9073 i hace sky blue

[@ianhh23]

It is not a professional camera at all

[@_Black.Gardenia_]

@@ianhh23 it was just an opinion 🤷

[@kreamtaeng]

Team mini 9 for 2 years already and not regreting it so im not planning to update to a new one :D

[@karlamoreno4623]

I prefer the 9 one, bc I can choose the light and idk I’m in love with the design🤩

[@movieswowyayhoray3822]

If its too bright on the 11, cover the sensors or flash to get a darker result.

[@yeon1573]

i actually love how mini 11 has color that i really love which is lilac purple and i also dont have to control the exposure since i am kinda forgetful about that. though, i love the result for mini 9 more! 😭

[@Precious513]

I agree I feel like the mini 11 is better if you’re taking pictures indoors e.g. house parties which is what most people buy these cameras for anyways but if you are going to take pictures outside with these cameras maybe get the mini 9 personally I’m leaning more to the mini 11 because I have the iPhone 13 and the camera quality is amazing I may get the mini 11 and get those polaroid printer things that print photos from your phone and turn them into Polaroids if I want Any picnic photos .

[@Precious513]

Also apparently if you want darker pics on the mini 11 you can cover the flash of your hand that’s what a lot of people are saying

[@hellentamaratavares1295]

@@Precious513 yess,doing this helps a lot to not get so overexposure pictures

[@Spicyypizzaa]

@@Precious513yes you should do that with any of the cams I hate the overexposure😭.

[@Spicyypizzaa]

@@Precious513I went on a cruise and totally forgot about it so some pics messed up.

[@joanacostapeixoto919]

You are the sweetest! You're review was the best I could find and the comparison was so clear and direct Just bought a mini 11 for Christmas and it's my first instant camera and I'm soo excited Can wait to try and have some fun

[@makaia858]

Hey what is your review on the 11?! I would love to hear your thoughts on it!!!

[@nicolapreece6368]

I have the Instax 9 and love it 😊 I also picked up an Instax 100 wide and was surprised at how good that was 😁

[@carnifool_d9]

Thanks!! I think the 9 overall provides better color palette in the photos. As someone who likes to share instant photos online/digitally -- I could see myself wanting to photoshop photos from the mini 11!

[@michellemm4394]

Great content! Also your background is so aesthetically pleasing :) Love the purple and the cameras hehe

[@claudiapalomb]

Thank you babes. Good timing to upload this video. I know now which one to grab for xmas

[@citlalileon6471]

definitely the mini 9, i’ve had it for 2 years already and still works like brand new. The selfie part i did lose but who’s gonna take selfies😹

[@rishitariddhi6597]

period

[@Precious513]

Me 😅 I feel like the mini 11 is best if you’re having like a house party or taking pictures in doors I don’t really know why you’d go outside to take pictures with those cameras unless it’s like a picnic but you can easily cover the flash with your hand

[@strucalexandrina4555]

I just got myself a mini 9 today and I love it

[@juliamikhaeil4750]

Got the mini 11 for Christmas love it!

[@Finechile2009]

Same

[@hasthaaa]

Same

[@rejenaes4816]

Same!

[@sarahfrancescalegaspi5430]

Same!

[@aliviasworld1012]

Sameee!!! I got the black one.

[@Expiredkrispies]

Your videos have so much quality i hope u get more subs soon

[@anacristinacorrales7516]

So glad to find your video! I want to get my first instant camera andI didn’t know any of the differences , now Im ready to get the best one for me , thanks!

[@Grace__22]

I love these camaras doesn't matter which model is. I've always been dreaming of having one of these camaras. But they are quite expensive in south asia. But I really believe one day I'll get one of these. I'm manifesting to get this dreamy camara 😇✨😍

[@taehyungkim4267]

I got the exact same mini 9 as you and I'm sticking with it , it's fun to take photos 😊

[@seemainamdar1717]

Are you the real Taehyung Kim?

[@19TAURUSGIRL91]

Thank you for helping me decide which one I wanna buy. Gonna go with the 11, also bc they have the camera in my favorite color, mint! 😋

[@jup6906]

Based on this vid l just ordered mini 9. I like the darkness and overall retro vibes. Mini 11 is too much ''camera''-like.

[@moonlight_frost_3682]

My old mini 8 died recently, It was given to me as a gift 10 years ago so theres a lot of nostalgia with it! I recently Bought the sky blue mini 11 and I can't wait to take photos again.

[@wendieinthewoods4739]

Hi I have just purchased the instax mini 11 camera and matching case with two film packs I haven't used it yet but I'm looking forward to using it I've found your video very helpful thank you 😀

[@friedeggs5680]

I read somewhere that the mini 10 was a model in 1998 so they skipped it this time around

[@Lezziee_R]

I’m here because I’m going to buy my first one and this video was so helpful in deciding which one to choose 🥺

[@khuramjaved86]

Hello, The review was very informative & it made easy for me to decide that which one should I have to buy, thanks.

[@moulibhunia1605]

Just got my mini 9. I’m loving it already 🥰 ur video is awesome 👍🏼

[@mahnoornadeem9706]

Same

[@celestemorgan606]

I just got a mini 9 for my birthday and now I'm building a polaroid wall!! Cool video :)

[@andreyshendrya973]

sameeee

[@laraamonpinto4831]

Got the mini 11, its so much better! Loved it!

[@supergirl1214_]

I personally think mini 9 got that retro vibe than mini 11 and i like that kind of design mini 11 gives off that modern vibe type and i don’t mind having that selfie lens not attached to it gives more character in a way also i own a mini 9 similar color to yours 😄

[@allestaireacasio2645]

Good review, previous version and new version, Thanks for this mate :)

[@markkennethsantos8603]

Mini9 user for 2yrs.. and no plans to upgrade to mini11... I have sq10 tho. . I love them both. 😅

[@giovannadecarlilopes4457]

Obrigada. Agora posso comprar a mini 9 com tranquilidade. O conceito de ter uma câmera dessas é realmente parecer uma polaroid

[@camille142]

sim!

[@koikon3587]

I got the mini 9 and don’t have money to upgrade to the mini 11. Personally I love it but the cons i have for it is that my selfies are really close to the lens due to my short arms, and I hate how I’m so bad at taking photos due failing to centre my object since what the lens is seeing is different than what I’m seeing through the viewfinder

[@joanvanguard]

i just got the mini11, im inlove with it💞😍

[@aerinxshamy2052]

Thank you for the review, I’m getting the 11

[@kellyblad4066]

I had the mini 8 and just bought the mini 9 for my nephew as christmas present with some packs of fancy films 😊 I hope they sometimes release christmas theme films 🤩

[@itnotme6700]

This was really helpful and informative! Thank you!

[@missm6683]

I ordered the 11 in the lilac and it came as a set with a bag and stickers and stuff and it’s arriving in three days!!!

[@jackygaribay1419]

i have the same one and it’s such a good camera! i love mine

[@himebebi]

Out of curiosity does your instax mini 11 (camera light flash part) make a creaking wobbly noise like it’s loose when you tap it a few times? I just bought one a few days ago and it made that sound out of box and it’s new but I wonder if it should sound that way or if I should exchange it. Just worried in case of it falling out in the future due to that sound it makes.

[@missm6683]

@@himebebi hi no my flash doesn’t make a sound maybe you should consider exchanging it to avoid further issues 💕

[@marylillyana3392]

am just watching your vids 1 million times you explain so good

[@bns3543]

Thank you for showing the photos difference... very helpful video

[@kringperez-lontoc4341]

We just bought instax mini 11 on fathers day. Am so happy!!!

[@LifeofSandra]

Urban outfitters also has two exclusive colors for the mini 11: a blush rose color & an olive color 😍

[@andreaceleste2664]

I bought mine there and the pictures don’t look the same

[@NikaToten]

@@andreaceleste2664 do they look better?

[@jsitraveltv7710]

Awesome review thank you 🙏🏼

[@hologramo3887]

I think mini 9 is cuter and the Exposure is ok I like changing it by my own

[@nathanielbarrera4802]

Just got the mini 11 hopefully I’ll like it Thanks for the review

[@mimmidauria5405]

but can you get the same results on the mini 9 if you choose the right settings? like could i get the picture indoor like the mini 11 by using like the high key mode on the mini 9? I'm talking about getting more background and colour in the picture

[@vaderundershorts]

both are for having fun, taking photos and exchanging with friends easily. No one is using either to take photos to enter any photography contests. Just have fun with either of them

[@andreyshendrya973]

My mom gottt me a mini 9 for christmasss im sooo happy!!!

[@ichmagaffen]

I got the mini 9 on Christmas and I love it!!

[@ayewhatup9012]

Lol same but I got the 11 not the 9

[@yallneedjee-sus6960]

i have the mini 10! it’s not as pretty as the mini 9 and mini 11 but i cherish it because it was handed down to me from my sister ❤️

[@ailinhtruong4479]

does the film color of mini 10 look good? im abt to get one but cant find any feedback abt that

[@guahusiyoma]

I like the mini 9. I like being able to adjust the settings.

[@mathereseriverauy7714]

I wanted to upgrade my instax and its good to know that you suggest other minis than that of mini 11

[@pandacutie4557]

Hi! Do they both have same size on the film/photo or what it os called? Love your video! :)

[@HELLO-sf5tl]

I like the mini 9 bc here in my country its much affordable and also very easy to use,also i can bring it(both actually) everywhere so i just take photo wherever i am!😄

[@CrustyHead2465]

Omg lauren i have missed your vids, i was wondering what happened to photography concentrate but here we are now

[@jaytriestoplay3647]

So off topic but as soon as the video Began, I was taken aback by her voice, it's just so...nice! I enjoyed listening to this video because I thought her voice sounded so sweet and lovely

[@andresil8330]

Got the Mini 11 and I’m a bit upset taking pics on a sunny day as the camera makes you super white to a point that your face is not even visible. Of course this doesn’t happen all the time, but it’s annoying as I don’t like to waste the films.

[@alexandruxmaris]

nice review set-up, appreciate the quality

[@user-ti4ex2nf3g]

Thank you for this great video, now I can choose between 11 and 9. I think I’ll be a good present

[@marianadelcol6436]

Quality content!! I would love if you do a review of mini 25... Thanks :)

[@breannacraft4551]

For our young daughter who is just starting to get into photographer- we just the Mini 11. She would lose the selfie attachment on the 9 and doesn't quite understand how to control the exposure.

[@JewelrieArts]

Very informative review

[@sneakerenthusiast6800]

Hi. Is the battery cover the same for both cameras?? Thanks

[@Its7n]

Super helpful tysm!

[@wenniejo4070]

I bought a 9 recently but I wasn't a fan of how dark my photos turned out, I take most of them indoors and pretty much most of the background was completely dark. I'm getting an 11 because I mostly plan to use in indoor and the exposure seems more appealing haha. One of my friends agreed to buy the 9 off me so I'm pretty much replacing it I hope I don't regret it :')

[@peewoop5701]

so is the 11 better?

[@wenniejo4070]

@@peewoop5701 11 definitely captures a lot more of the background. You also have to be more still with it since if your hands are too shaky the picture might get a little blurry. 9 is more crisp but a lot darker even in well lit rooms. Pretty much you have to consider if you want to shoot more out side or inside photos 11 is better inside, I haven't shot outside with it too much but it was able to capture some new year fireworks pretty well if that helps haha

[@peewoop5701]

@@wenniejo4070 this definitely helped, thank you!

[@paolam.3571]

Hi I've got a doubt. The photos in the mini 9 would turned out with dark background even if you'd choose the sun ☀️ option???

[@LoloPordo]

Planning to get my first instant cam. Thank you for the review. I'll get the 11 next week. :)

[@elenag9817]

How did it turn out? Because I'm also thinking about it.

[@cjrtts]

Damn it I like the dark vignette look I should have watched this before buying the 11 😭 Editing my comment: I tried taking shots with my mini 11 and honestly, the dark vignette is still presently there so no worries!

[@klaiwpatra]

omg ty for saying thattt bc im gonna buy the mini 11 and i wasn't sure if it'd have the dark vignette look at all and i was worried

[@shmalee2617]

Yo can u try to cover the flash area with ur finger take a photo and see how it goes please?

[@AAa-kl4kb]

@@shmalee2617 I was wondering if this would work too

[@marianrubio9351]

OMGGG THANKYOU

[@ottobenam]

Love your review.

[@Joe-xm5op]

This is a great review

[@syahimasyaf]

I had mini 9. Gonna get mini 11 soon.

[@emilyjane6951]

My niece is wanting one for Christmas. What one do you think would be best/easier for an 8/9 year old

[@Peopledangel]

I need to choose one of these 2 cameras for my girlfriend, she studied photography, which do you think would suit her better?

[@cikiciki7679]

I have the mini 9 and it's great. The pics look more vintage

[@bridgetargenal1960]

Which one is good for really sunny places/ florida

[@turtlekanal7347]

Great video thx so much :)

[@mkkashif]

I have Mini 10 and i love it. I prefer it on both 9 and 11

[@kaitsvlogs]

Yay early i think I'm team 9 I'm getting one for Christmas

[@Alannah23]

Sameee !

[@melodyliz6846]

Same

[@miyalisantos1216]

Me too well I hope so

[@Alannah23]

@JOCELYN NICOLAS-HERNANDEZ samee

[@Finechile2009]

I’m team 11 and I got one for Christmas!!!!

[@Userkat66]

11 for sure I got one for Christmas

[@F4bi11]

I’m getting one I’m also team 11

[@Userkat66]

@@F4bi11 greatt!!

[@ilovericelol]

Does the photo really look washed out outdoors? I am thinking of getting an 11

[@Userkat66]

@@ilovericelol no it looks great and all the colours are in the photo

[@AlexSmith-qw3nl]

I should be getting an 11 in purple tommorow if things go good!

[@abby-we2vx]

I have the mini 9 and was looking for a reason to/if I should get the 11

[@annsarge5250]

Definitely will buy mini 11

[@kristenlapham2368]

If I got the mini 9- could an advantage be that I could adjust the settings to purposely over or under expose to get some neat effects?

[@anjanamuraleedharan9169]

I was also thinking the same like for indoor pics if you adjust the cam you can get some high exposure pics right? But after watching this comparison video I ain't a big fan of Mini 11 as I think it somewhere lost its vintage feel...

[@marieassech4688]

hi!! i’m stuck between getting mini 9 or mini 11. some people say that the mini 11 turns some photos overexposed. what do you think abt that? which one should u recommend? :(

[@yeon1573]

some said you can cover the flash with washi tape or with your finger even! :)

[@sain8152]

I just got myself a mini 11 for Christmas 🥰

[@carmillaevans4068]

Me too 🥰

[@sain8152]

@@carmillaevans4068 😍😍😍

[@ilovericelol]

I hope someone can help me. The pics come out blurry whenever i use the selfie mode on. What am i doing wrong? 😭

[@sain8152]

@@ilovericelol Actually I'm not sure 🤔 maybe u didn't put ur finger in the right spot

[@dervla_]

I have a Mini 11. I can't take photos with it yet though because my film from Amazon is still coming.

[@Sophia-ho6wn]

I think you should have gotten a packet like this one - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R5DKP4W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@drakecryson9151]

My Instax mini 8 broke a while back and I replaced it about a year ago with an Instax mini 9 and coming from someone who’s been using my instax mini 8 for years the quality on the 9 just does not hit the same. They always come out shaky and blurry. The background looks weird since it’s muted and blurred out. I personally do not recommend the Instax mini 11, I’m going to try to sell this and get an older version

[@jacquelinezayago7172]

Do not recommend both ??

[@richie3098]

I got the mini 11 today and I like it I never really have had a physical camera like this but I think I should’ve gotten 9

[@anonlylonelyalien07]

Why? Is the mini 11 not good?

[@tanvikittur7352]

Same, I feel like I should've gotten 9 as well

[@tanvikittur7352]

@@anonlylonelyalien07 it's good but you can't play around with the exposure. I feel like the mini 9 feels more like an actual camera since you can play around and everything isn't automatic like the mini 11 and the mini 9 has a more of the polaroid look.

[@anonlylonelyalien07]

@@tanvikittur7352 oh ok thank you for telling me and giving your feedback on this!

[@sils..5738]

The mini 11 is too bright

[@nannafriis9827]

Just a question....Can u take a picture w the 11 without flash? Or is there always flash on there?

[@Ann_a_aaa]

It's always on

[@neon_lines]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful 😆