EOS R8vs 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?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
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 R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
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 R8 (2023) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £150 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 461g body only | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — |
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