Canon EOS R3vs Instax Mini Evo
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Fujifilm
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?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Street | — |
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