Leica Sofort

Great design in some eye-catching colors. Intuitive controls make it easy and fun to shoot. Uses utterly ubiquitous, affordable Instax film. Rechargeable battery is convenient, and spares are affordable.

Square shape can be hard to hold. Shutter button is inconveniently placed. Almost three times the cost of its Fujfilm-made cousin.

It’s a Leica. For £230. Really ; Blisteringly hip looks ; Instant pics have an undeniable appeal

Image quality is just as retro (ie basic) as the instamatic concept ; Film is expensive… and so’s the camera

It’s got gorgeous looks and oozes retro appeal, but you’re paying for the name. The Sofort isn’t that much better than the Fuji it’s based on, so only worth the extra if you want to add a Leica to your camera collection