Get instant savings with instant camera Prime Day deals
What's better than a camera that can also print photos? This Prime Day we'll be bringing you the best deals on popular instant cameras including Instax, Polaroid, and Kodak for nostalgic photography fun.
01. Quick deal links
02. Best Instax deals
03. Best Polaroid deals
04. Best Kodak deals
05. Best film deals
05. FAQ
Instant cameras are a lot of fun, and Prime Day is the perfect time to buy a bargain on popular products from the likes of Instax, Kodak and Polaroid. We've rounded up the very best early deals on instant cameras ahead of the big 2023 Prime Day event that kicks off next week (11-12 July).
From our experience, the best instant camera deals involve bundles or freebies – such as additional film packs thrown in with cameras to sweeten the deal. Instant film can be super pricey, especially Instax, so our advice? Take any deal and run If you see a bargain bundle you like the look of. We'll only be presenting the very best of the deals on this page, so if it looks good, it really is.
Instant cameras might be seen as a novelty purchase for some, but they also make great cameras for kids who love the instant print gimmick. Camera enthusiasts will be familiar with the new hybrid instant cameras, which blend the nostalgia of analogue with digital printing through Bluetooth and smartphone apps. For more information on hybrid vs analogue see our FAQ, and for a bigger picture of the best instant cameras, check out our helpful guide.
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Helpful quick links
These are the best value deals we've found on Instant cameras to save you scrolling, but if you're after a specific camera then be sure to use the handy section tab on the right to navigate through this deals roundup.
- B&H: Get the new Instax Mini Evo Brown edition for just $199.95
- Amazon UK: Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue is the lowest price in 30 days
Best Instax deals
Best Instax Mini 12 deals
Instax Mini 12 Pastel Blue: Only $69.95 at Amazon US
Save $10: The Instax Mini 12 is the latest entry in the hugely popular Instax Mini range, and improves on power and lens controls. The most affordable Instax on the market, the pastel bubble-shape is popular with teens and kids but that by no means cheapens the quality of this instant cam.
This is the lowest price we've seen on the Instax Mini 12 range in 30 days! And strangely, they're currently cheaper than the older Instax Mini 11 range too.
Price check: Adorama $79.95 | Best Buy $69.99
Instax Mini 12 Mint Green: £79.99 £74.98 at Amazon UK
Lowest price: This might only be a £5 saving, but it's the lowest price we've ever seen the Instax Mini 12 on Amazon, especially considering it was only released in March 2023. The most affordable Instax on the market, the pastel bubble-shape is popular with teens and kids but that by no means cheapens the quality of this instant cam.
This is the lowest price we've seen on the Instax Mini 12 range in 30 days! And strangely, they're currently cheaper than the older Instax Mini 11 range too.
Price check: John Lewis: £79.99 |Jessops: £79
Best Instax Square SQ40 deals
Instax Square SQ40: Only $149 at Amazon US
Lowest price: The Instax SQ40 instant camera was only released last week, so it's unlikely that we'll see any huge discounts on it this Prime Day. With that said, you should still consider snapping one up if you like square prints, and it also boasts a new. automatic exposure function and twist-activated selfie mode.
There haven't been any price cuts on this new product yet, but we're keeping an eye out for bundles and freebies.
Price check: Amazon bundle with film & frames $179.95
Instax Square SQ40: Only £134.99 at Jessops UK
Lowest price: The Instax SQ40 instant camera was only released last week, so it's unlikely that we'll see any huge discounts on it this Prime Day. With that said, you should still consider snapping one up if you like square prints, and it also boasts a new. automatic exposure function and twist-activated selfie mode.
There haven't been any price cuts on this new product yet, but we're keeping an eye out for bundles and freebies.
Price check: Amazon: £139.99 | Urban Outfitters: £134.99
Best Instax Mini Evo deals
Instax Mini Evo Black: Only $199.99 at Best Buy
Lowest price: The Instax Mini Evo is the ultimate hybrid digital instant camera that can produce amazing analogue photos with the option to add creative effects in-camera, but the best part is it can also print photos from your smartphone image gallery anytime you want. It has a 3-inch LCD screen on the back to browse through your images.
The highest we've seen the Evo sold for was $390, so this price really isn't bad at all.
Price check: Amazon: $290 | Walmart: $245.76
Instax Mini Evo Brown: Only $199.95 at Amazon US
Lowest price: The Instax Mini Evo is the ultimate hybrid digital instant camera that can produce amazing analog photos with the option to add creative effects in-camera, but the best part is it can also print photos from your smartphone image gallery anytime you want. It has a 3-inch LCD screen on the back to browse through your images.
The highest we've seen the Evo sold for was $390, so this price really isn't bad at all.
Price check: Best Buy: $199.90 | B&H: $199.95
Instax Mini Evo Black: Only £174 at Jessops UK
Lowest price: The Instax Mini Evo is the ultimate hybrid digital instant camera that can produce amazing analog photos with the option to add creative effects in-camera, but the best part is it can also print photos from your smartphone image gallery anytime you want. It has a 3-inch LCD screen on the back to browse through your images.
The lowest price we've ever seen the Evo sold for was £171 by Amazon on Christmas Eve 2022, so this price isn't far from being the lowest price and a great deal on the Evo.
Price check: Amazon: £219.95 | Park Cameras: £174.99
Instax Mini Evo Brown: Only £174.99 at Amazon UK
Lowest price: The Instax Mini Evo is the ultimate hybrid digital instant camera that can produce amazing analogue photos with the option to add creative effects in-camera, but the best part is it can also print photos from your smartphone image gallery anytime you want. It has a 3-inch LCD screen on the back to browse through your images.
This brown retro variant of the Mini Evo is new, released only last month, so we don't have much price history to compare it with. Although, this is a great price in comparison to the Black edition Evo which retailed for over £250.
Price check: Jessops: £174 | Park Cameras: £174.99
Best Instax Mini 11 deals
Instax Mini 11 Sage Green + film: $94.50 at Amazon US
Lowest price: The Instax Mini 11 was released in 2020 and is equipped with automatic exposure and a one-touch selfie mode for the perfect shot each time. This bundle includes two packs of Instax Mini film (20 photos), and this is the lowest price we've seen this bundle on Amazon in 2 months.
Price check: Adorama camera only: $79.95 | Amazon camera only:$84.95
Instax Mini 11 Charcoal Grey: £79.99 £68.99 at Amazon UK
Save over £10: This charcoal-coloured Instax Mini 11 has a pretty good Prime Day deal saving you over £10, but it's not the lowest we've ever seen this instant camera as it was listed on Amazon for just £55 back in April. Will the price come down even further? It's hard to say.
The Instax Mini 12 range might be a better option if you're looking to save ney as these next-gen instant cameras are currently reduced to around the same price as the Instax Mini 11, scroll to the top of this guide to see the savings.
Price check: Argos £74.99 | Currys £69.99
Best Polaroid deals
Best Polaroid Now+ deals
Polaroid Now+ Ultimate Bundle: $149.99 at Walmart
Bargain Bundle: This Polaroid Now+ camera set comes with a flexible tripod, a pack of Polaroid colour film, a neck strap, a fun filter set to add colour to your instant prints, plus a handy Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. What more do you need?
Price check: Walmart camera only: $119.99
Polaroid Now+ White:£139.99 now £119 at Amazon UK
Save £20.99: The Polaroid Now+ is a blend of its predecessor, the original Polaroid Now, and the Polaroid OneStep+. It has newer features that include aperture and tripod modes, plus allows for light painting, and creating double exposures.
Usually retailing for £139.99, this £20 saving is a great deal.
Price check: Currys: £139 | Very: £139.99
Polaroid Now+ Blue Gray: $149.99 $119.99 at Walmart
Save $30: The Polaroid Now+ is a blend of its predecessor, the original Polaroid Now, and the Polaroid OneStep+. It has newer features that include aperture and tripod modes, plus allows for light painting, and creating double exposures.
Coloured editions like this one often retail for a bit higher than the standard colour variants, so this price is a steal for the Blue Gray model.
Price check: Adorama: $149.99 | B&H: $149.99
Polaroid Now+ Black: $149.99 $99.99 at Amazon US
Save $50: This Polaroid Now+ camera comes with a fun filter set to add colour to your instant prints. It's equipped with dual lens autofocus, tripod mount connectivity, built-in Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to your phone, and has creative app features to take your images to a new fun level.
$50 is a pretty big saving! And one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on not only this camera but as a bundle too.
Price check: Walmart: $119.99 | B&H: $149.99
Polaroid Now+ White: $149.99 $99.94 at Amazon US
Save $50: This Polaroid Now+ camera comes with a fun filter set to add colour to your instant prints. It's equipped with dual lens autofocus, tripod mount connectivity, built-in Bluetooth to connect wirelessly to your phone, and has creative app features to take your images to a new fun level.
$50 is a pretty big saving! And one of the lowest prices we've ever seen on not only this camera but as a bundle too.
Price check: Walmart: $119.99 | B&H: $139.99
Best Kodak deals
Best Kodak Mini Shot 3 deals
Kodak Mini Shot 3 bundle: $199.99 $129.99 at Amazon US
Save $70: This bundle includes the white Kodak Mini Shot 3 hybrid instant digital camera, as well as 68 sheets of photo print paper for you to use immediately.
With $70 off, this is a pretty great deal, especially with the film included! You can get the exact same deal on the yellow Kodak Mini Shot 3 too.
Price check: Amazon bundle 8 sheets only: $119.99
Kodak Mini Shot 3: £127.99 £112.99 at Amazon UK
Save £15 with voucher: The Kodak Mini Shot 3 is a retro-style hybrid instant camera by Kodak that can also print photos from your phone using Bluetooth and the Kodak app. You have the option to cancel the instantaneous print part after shooting an image, saving print paper, and it has built-in filters for image editing too.
This deal includes 8 photos making it a great bundle price.
Price check: Amazon 68 print bundle: £139.99
Instant cameras: FAQ
What is a hybrid instant camera?
When shopping for an instant camera, you may come across the terms "analogue" and "hybrid". Traditional instant cameras are primarily analogue, and will do the absolute basics such as snapping a photo and printing it out instantly - it might also have a flash too if you're lucky.
Digital instant cameras, however, are becoming more modern and combine analogue and digital elements with features such as app compatibility, selfie modes, and the option to apply filters to your images. "Hybrid" is a new term used to describe an instant camera that doubles as a smart digital printer, such as the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo.
What this means essentially is that you can browse through and edit your captured photos in-camera or via a smartphone app before you choose to print them (as opposed to it being printed instantly) – and it also enables you to turn images from your phone into real Instax prints.
This will save you from wasting expensive prints on images you aren't particularly fond of or would rather not print, and also allows you to view images and make changes to them before printing. These instant cameras are obviously more expensive but allow you to be more considerate in deciding what's really worth printing.
What's a good price on an Instant camera?
Nostalgia doesn't come cheap, and instant cameras can be pretty expensive when you add up the cost of buying film packs for them too. As a rough guide, you can expect to spend up to $1/£1 per photo printed using an instant camera depending on the cost of film for that specific brand - so keep that in mind if you plan to print LOTS of images.
The average price for an instant camera can be around $150/£150 if you're looking for the absolute basic features such as printing an image instantaneously, also depending on how new the model is and when it was released. Once a new model of instant camera is released, we'll likely see a discount or price drop on the previous generation model.
Luckily with Prime Day approaching fast, we have no doubt that there will be some amazing deals and discounts on instant camera and film bundles, with huge savings to be had both exclusively for Prime members, as well as casual Amazon shoppers.
The best part about Amazon Prime Day events is that the limited-time event encourages other retailers to get involved too and reduce their prices competitively. Be sure to keep a close eye on other big camera retailers around Prime Day such as B&H, Adorama, Walmart, Best Buy, and Jessops or Argos in the UK for deals that might even undercut Amazon.
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Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World, and has since earned bylines on TechRadar too. With a Masters degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team. Her background working as a tester for CeX let her play around with all kinds of weird and wonderful products, including robots, and she’s recently gotten into 3D printing too. Outside of CB, you’ll find her gaming on her PS5, photographing local shows under the alias Bethshootsbands, and making TikToks of her dog, Tilly.
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