The Instax 13 comes with a curved form and features a pop-inspired vibe. It’s a relief to see a gadget in 2026 that looks more like a fun toy than a traditional piece of tech. You can choose from a range of five pastel shades and it’s not easy to pick a side, they all look equally funky. The camera is surprisingly lightweight and easy to carry around with the strap. It’s not designed to slip into your pocket though, they’re too big for most cargo pant pockets too. There’s no provision to add a tripod and the device is not waterproof.

Set up is almost instant. Load the batteries and the film pack and start printing your pictures as you click them. Each pack is good for 10 photo prints that are the size of a credit card and take about 90 seconds to develop. That might be too long for a generation accustomed to AI processing images and sharing it on social in a matter of seconds and yet these pictures have a unique appeal that makes them perfect for your refrigerator or tack board. The 60mm f/12.7 lens with automatic exposure and a built-in flash works best in optimal light and in portrait orientation. This is not a gadget that’s pitched on photo quality. There’s no screen, just a viewfinder and a convenient selfie mirror.