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If you’ve been doing some research on instant cameras, you’ll have probably seen both the Fuji Instax Mini 8 and the Polaroid PIC-300. They look kinda similar, so what’s the difference?
First of all, here’s what’s the same:
Polaroid PIC-300 | Fuji Instax Mini 8 |
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Lens | Fixed 0.6m - ∞ | Fixed 0.6m - ∞ |
Shutter Speed | Fixed 1/60 sec | Fixed 1/60 sec |
Flash | Constant Firing | Constant Firing |
Picture Size (with border) | 2.4″ x 1.8″ | 2.4″ x 1.8″ |
Shots per film | 10 | 10 |
Batteries | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Apart from the physical styling they appear to be the same camera under the skin. The film is also interchangeable between them both – plenty of people successfully use the Fuji film in the Polaroid camera (as it’s cheaper).
There are actually 2 differences in the basic operation:
- The Polaroid PIC-300 is turned on by pulling the lens out, whereas the Fuji Mini 8 has a small button next to the lens which turns it on (by popping out the lens).
- The Polaroid’s exposure control is on the top of the camera, whereas the Fuji has a twist dial around the lens.
There is 1 feature of the Fuji Mini 8 which the Polaroid lacks – a 5th exposure setting called Hi-Key to make the pictures brighter.
credit: Fujifilm
The only other difference is that the Polaroid takes 4 x AA batteries and the Fuji Instax takes 2.
Conclusion
When comparing the Polaroid PIC-300 vs the Fuji Instax Mini 8 there is really only 1 main difference between the 2 which is the Hi-Key exposure option on the Fuji. They are functionally the same in every other way.
Buying
If you’re looking for a great price, check out these cameras on Amazon:
View Polaroid PIC-300 on Amazon
View Fuji Instax Mini 8 on Amazon
Manufacturer’s sites:
http://www.polaroid.com/products/pic-300-instant-camera
http://www.fujifilm.com/products/instant_photo/cameras/instax_mini_8
Great review. I found this info. very helpful. I could not decide…still can’t. So I bought them both! For 2 different grand daughters. I was glad to hear they are so much the same.
That was great information..I find it to be very helpful.. Now I know what I’m going to buy..