EOS M50 IIvs 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?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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 M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact 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 M50 II (2020) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 387g body only | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
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