EOS R100vs Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)
Starting from £170 new
Best for Collectors, gift buyers & style-conscious creatives
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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.
Collectors, Gift Buyers & Style-Conscious Creatives — Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024): Everything the Evo offers, in the most striking design in the Instax range. Worth it if the aesthetic matters to you.
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 Cinema EX D (2024)
- Collectors who want the most striking Instax camera ever made
- Anyone buying a premium instant camera as a special gift
- Mini Evo owners attracted to the cinema-inspired aesthetic
- Style-conscious photographers who want their gear to make a statement
Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £170 |
| 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 Cinema EX D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Gifting | — |
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