Konica · Point & Shoot
Konica Big Mini
A genuinely tiny 1989 pocket camera with an excellent Hexar lens — smooth, quiet and one of the best-looking compacts of its era.
~$150–300 typical used price · updated 2026-09-23
01Quick character
Editorial guidance, not lab measurements — examples vary, and film & processing change the result.
02Best for
Use cases: Everyday · Street · Travel
Control: Point and shoot
Beginner friendly: 5/5
Portability: 5/5
What it feels like
A point & shoot with autofocus focusing and automatic exposure — A genuinely tiny 1989 pocket camera with an excellent Hexar lens — smooth, quiet and one of the best-looking compacts of its era.
03Key specifications
| Format | 35mm |
| Camera type | Point & Shoot |
| Lens | 35mm f/3.5 Hexar |
| Focusing | Autofocus |
| Exposure | Automatic |
| Flash | Built-in |
| Production | 1989–1994 |
Known buying issues
- Focus gears can fail
- Flash can die
- Battery door is fragile
04Used buying checklist
- Test AF at near and far
- Check flash recycling
- Inspect battery door hinges
When possible, test a camera before buying — or buy from sellers with real return policies.
05Film pairings
Recommendations, not guarantees — exposure, processing and scanning change the final look.
Kodak Gold 200
Everyday color that flatters the Hexar sharpness.
Ilford HP5 Plus
Quiet, discreet B&W street shooting.
06Current price options
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