PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Instax Mini Evo
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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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?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £150 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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