HZ Your Picks Back To 90s EP 3: The Best Polaroid Cameras to Buy for Instant Nostalgia

This Fujifilm instax mini Evo camera is a hybrid polaroid model with both digital and instant options. It can be used for capturing images, then previewing on the screen, so you can choose the best ones to print. You can carry this polaroid camera around easily as it weighs just 285 grams, and it offers 100 different expressions that you can include in your pics before printing. Along with the camera, you also get 20 shots of stone gray film that you can use for taking picture prints instantly. It has a built-in selfie mirror along with dual shutter buttons for both portrait and landscape images. You can choose to save pictures to a microSD card or to your smartphone through the useful Instax Mini Eco app. 

The Fujifilm Instax mini 11 is your answer if you are looking for that viral 90s nostalgia portrait camera in aesthetic pastel colours. A favourite among beginners and casual users, this Instax Mini 11 is easy to use and comes with 10 shots in the box for you to take pics instantly. This instant camera has automatic brightness adjustment, and comes with an easy-to-use selfie mirror as well. Offering a compact size and portable design with just 293 g weight, this mini instant camera can be taken along for get-togethers, travel adventures, and for clicking candid family pictures. It has a simple point and shoot function and comes with a unique high key mode for bright pictures with a soft look, to take the best portrait pictures by yourself. 

If portability and nostalgia are your top priorities, the Polaroid Go Gen 2 is a good option to pick. It comes in one of the smallest instant camera sizes and still provides classic Polaroid prints with the perfect retro look for 90s nostalgia. Weighing just 240 g, this polaroid camera has a compact size so it can fit easily in your pocket or a small bag. You can carry this instant polaroid camera for trips, vacations, or random photography. It has a useful built-in self-timer and selfie ready function so you can easily take group photos and this feature is also useful for solo travellers. Charging this camera is easy through a versatile USB-C charger, and its large aperture ensures bright pictures for capturing all moments clearly.

This Instax Mini 12 is a user-friendly and affordable polaroid camera for beginners and those who want a retro 90s nostalgia. It has a stylish design with its iconic pastel shade camera design which is widely popular. Offering a simple to use operation as a point and shoot instant camera, this Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 can be used by kids, beginners, and seniors as well. Adding convenience, it comes with a pull-out selfie lens for clear close up shots. Automatic exposure ensures bright images, and its twist lens function lets you create the perfect focus as per your preferences. To ensure ease of use, this Instax mini also comes with auto exposure that automatically adjusts the brightness and flash for capturing clear and bright images every time.

The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is another reliable option of 90s nostalgia cameras from the well-known brand for cameras. It is a retro style camera with 2 in 1 function that offers the convenience of a digital camera with an instant printer. It allows you to print your photos anytime and anywhere, even if you have taken using the camera itself or imported from your phone. The package includes printer, film sheets, and USB cable, so you are all set for instant photography without needing additional accessories. You can simply connect your smartphone with this mini instant camera using Bluetooth, and print your favourite pictures instantly. Its free Kodak app also comes with stickers, filters, and frames that you can put on the captured images before printing them, and the app is available for both Android and iOS devices.