EOS Rvs Instax Wide Evo
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
VS
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
View Instax Wide Evo
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Instax Wide Evo (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £230 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~460g |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | 2.7" LCD rear screen |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.7" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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