Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 Review: Instant Mini Analog - CNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Tech > Computing > Gadgets > Photography > Cameras This updated Instax adds a self-timer, but otherwise, it keeps it simple and inexpensive for those who want to dip their toes in instant film photography. Article updated on April 5, 2026, 11:00 am EDT Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 13 might be new for 2026, but it looks like it could have come out 10 years ago or more. The fundamentals of the successful instant camera line stay the same in that it’s a basic, inexpensive instant camera that lets you take fun, physical photos that develop in about 90 seconds. These prints are great as keepsakes to give to friends, decorate a wall or fridge with memories and more. In this era of digital everything, it’s delightfully analog. That low price and simplicity mean the Mini 13 doesn’t have the features some might want or expect in a camera like this. It’s a pure instant film camera, which means there’s no digital