When comparing Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 vs Polaroid Originals OneStep 2, the Slant community recommends Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best instant cameras under $150?” Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 is ranked 2nd while Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 is ranked 4th. The most important reason people chose Polaroid Originals OneStep 2 is:
This camera's design is inspired in Polaroid's Land Camera 1000, reinventing its iconic shape and details such as the big red button and rainbow colors (represented here by the logo - the Land Camera had a full rainbow stripe).
Specs
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Pros
Pro Suitabe both for indoors and outdoors pictures
The Mini 8 has both indoors and outdoors settings.
Pro Landscape and portrait shutter buttons
This camera has two shutter buttons, for landscape and portrait pictures.
Pro Selfie-friendly
This camera has a mirror on the front, to help with selfies.
Pro Prepared for close-up pictures
This camera comes with a clip-on lens, for close-up pictures.
Pro Classic, attractive design
This camera's design is inspired in Polaroid's Land Camera 1000, reinventing its iconic shape and details such as the big red button and rainbow colors (represented here by the logo - the Land Camera had a full rainbow stripe).
Pro Can use the cheaper, battery-less i-Type film
The OneStep 2 can use Polaroid Original's Color 600 film (that comes with a battery in the film pack) or i-Type film (without battery, cheaper). The reason why this camera can use the i-Type film is because it has a built-in rechargeable (via USB) battery, avoiding the need for one in the film pack. This means you can save some money by using the cheaper film.
Cons
Con Difficult to adjust the settings properly for outside pictures
Requires a bit of tweaking to figure out the right settings to use this camera outdoors. With incorrect settings, the photos appear washed out.
Con Price per picture is high
Even when using the i-Type film, the price per picture will be $2, since a pack of 8 costs $16.