GFX 100vs Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape 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?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
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
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
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; only the gfx 100 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £170 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | N/A |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Gifting | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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