12 Best Instant Cameras (2024): Instax, Lomography, Polaroid

smartphone cameras have only gotten better with time, but there’s an impermanence to digital photos that simply can’t compete with instant, physical photos, like the Polaroid pictures of old. There’s a wealth of printing cameras on the market from manufacturers like Fujifilm, Polaroid Originals, Lomography, and even Leica. We’ve also checked out a few printers that can make instant photos of your smartphone pictures.

If you can’t get enough of unique camera gear, be sure to check out our guides to the Best Compact Cameras, the Best Action Cameras, and the Best Mirrorless Cameras.

Updated February 2024: We’ve removed some of our older picks that are no longer available, and updated prices and info throughout.