Rollei 16
The Rollei 16 is a subminiature camera using 16mm film, produced by the German manufacturer Rollei. It sat alongside the company's better-known medium-format twin-lens reflexes as a compact alternative for users who wanted a pocketable Rollei.
Sales data for the Rollei 16 is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from 2004 records the camera selling for £95, and with only one wholesale saleroom data point we cannot give a meaningful current-day range or median for what the model is worth in 2026. Today's value will depend heavily on condition, completeness of case and accessories, and whether the shutter and meter are still functional, so any price expectation should be treated as indicative only.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2023
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| Nov 2023 | £25 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 303) Title: A Rollei 16 Sub-Miniature Camera
Description:
chrome, serial no.2711858, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 25mm lens, shutter fires, body G, with maker's case |
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| Oct 2022 | £62 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 401) Title: A Rollei 16 Sub Miniature Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, serial no. 2702404, body G-VG, optics G-VG, together with a Rollei-Mutar 0.6x, body VG-E, optics VG, also with a Rollei-Mutar 1.7x, body VG-E, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2004 | £95 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 277) Title: Rollei-16 no. 2722777
Description:
Rollei-16 no. 2722777 Estimate: £50 - £80 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 172 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_22265) Title: Rollei Rollei 16 outfit
Description:
16mm, black vulcanite covered metal body, in Rollei 16S outfit box, complete with accessories and Rollei 16 instruction and a Rollei-Mutar 0.6x lens Estimate: EUR 1,963 - EUR 67 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Rollei 16 worth today?
With only one verified UK auction sale on record (£95 hammer in 2004), there is not enough recent data to state a reliable current value, and price will hinge on working condition and accessories.
How much does a Rollei 16 sell for at auction?
The single recorded UK auction hammer price for a Rollei 16 in our data is £95, but a sample of one is not a dependable guide to what the camera sells for in the present market.
Is the Rollei 16 a 35mm camera?
No, the Rollei 16 is a subminiature camera that uses 16mm film rather than the 35mm format, which is part of why its market is narrower than Rollei's twin-lens reflex models.