Fujifilm · Updated June 2026
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay: price, specs & release date
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay, released 2019-06. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: fujifilm.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is listed at $199.95 on fujifilm.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 12 instant cameras (median $150); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 49/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 10 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fun camera-and-printer-in-one hybrid that keeps instant photography engaging; Companion app connects quickly and handles printing from a phone well.
- Skip if No creative or manual exposure controls is a dealbreaker.
Is the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay a good buy?
At $200, the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is #10 cheapest of the 12 instant cameras we track, where the median is $150. On the spec sheet, its release year of 2019 is the lowest of the 11, and its weight of 9 oz is below the median of the 10. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 3 physical metrics — noise, capacity and battery. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the Instax Mini LiPlay (Digital Trends on the original, Tom's Guide on the 2024 USB-C refresh). Both call it a fun, compact camera-plus-printer hybrid whose companion app connects quickly and handles phone printing well, and both note the lack of creative or manual exposure controls. They split on picture quality, and Tom's Guide found the audio-print workflow (app pairing plus a cloud upload) a hassle.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2023-04-25–2024-08-15
Tested by Tom's Guide, Digital Trends
Consistently praised
- Fun camera-and-printer-in-one hybrid that keeps instant photography engaging · 2 sources
- Companion app connects quickly and handles printing from a phone well · 2 sources
- Audio-plus-QR-code sound recording is a novel, entertaining feature · 2 sources
- Compact, portable body (smallest Instax) · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- No creative or manual exposure controls · 2 sources
- Printing a photo with audio is a hassle, requiring Bluetooth app pairing and a cloud upload
- Poor battery life, worsened by a non-removable battery
- Subpar low-light performance
Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on picture quality: Tom's Guide calls the prints 'lovely,' while Digital Trends says image quality 'is not what I'd call great' and values the LiPlay more as a mobile printer than a camera.
The sources (2)
Audio clip cloud upload time: ~30 seconds
The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay produces lovely prints.
Recording audio and playing it is a hassle, no in-camera editing is available, and low-light performance is subpar
There isn't much to dislike about the Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay.
Internal memory capacity before 'memory full' warning: 50 photos · Battery life before low-battery warning (mixed use): 22 photos + 24 prints
the Mini LiPlay app absolutely nails it
One downside of the Mini LiPlay going fully digital is shorter battery life.
Image quality is not what I'd call great, but it does manage to retain that old-school instant film look.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $199.95 Current MSRP per instaxus.com; launch MSRP was $159.95 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fujifilm |
| Released | 2019-06 |
| Film format | instax_mini |
| Hybrid digital | Yes |
| Built in screen | Yes |
| Selfie mirror | Yes |
| Self timer | Yes |
| Rechargeable battery | Yes |
| Weight (oz) | 9 |
Source: fujifilm.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by instaxus.com. Re-verified June 2026. Weight ~255 g (9.0 oz). 2.7-inch TFT LCD, internal rechargeable Li-ion, selfie mirror, 2/10-second self-timer. Hybrid digital. Launched June 2019 at $159.95; current MSRP $199.95 per instaxus.com. (Note: this is the original LiPlay, distinct from the late-2025 LiPlay+ at $234.95.)
Is the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay worth it vs cheaper instant cameras?
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay against its closest cheaper and pricier instant cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Film format | Hybrid digital | Built in screen | Selfie mirror | Self timer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay this | $199.95 | instax_mini | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 | $174.95 | instax_wide | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | $234.95 | instax_mini | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay?
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews cover the Instax Mini LiPlay (Digital Trends on the original, Tom's Guide on the 2024 USB-C refresh). Both call it a fun, compact camera-plus-printer hybrid whose companion app connects quickly and handles phone printing well, and both note the lack of creative or manual exposure controls. They split on picture quality, and Tom's Guide found the audio-print workflow (app pairing plus a cloud upload) a hassle. Praised: Fun camera-and-printer-in-one hybrid that keeps instant photography engaging; Companion app connects quickly and handles printing from a phone well; Audio-plus-QR-code sound recording is a novel, entertaining feature; Compact, portable body (smallest Instax). Flagged: No creative or manual exposure controls; Printing a photo with audio is a hassle, requiring Bluetooth app pairing and a cloud upload; Poor battery life, worsened by a non-removable battery; Subpar low-light performance; Slow autofocus. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay cost?
The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay has a US price of $199.95 (Current MSRP per instaxus.com; launch MSRP was $159.95), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay compare on price?
At $200, the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is #10 cheapest of the 12 instant cameras we track, where the median is $150.
When was the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay released?
The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay was released 2019-06.
What are the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay's key specs?
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay (Fujifilm): film format instax_mini, hybrid digital Yes, built in screen Yes, selfie mirror Yes, self timer Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $199.95 at fujifilm.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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