EOS R100vs Instax Mini Evo
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
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?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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 R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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 R100 (2023) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
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