EOS RPvs 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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 RP (2019) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £150 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle 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 RP | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
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