EOS M5vs Instax Mini Evo
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
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 M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
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 instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| 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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