EOS Mvs Instax Mini Evo
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
View Instax Mini Evo
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Quick take: The eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £150 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | — |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | N/A |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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