GFX 50Svs Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & 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?
Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
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 50S (2017)
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
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 50s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £170 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/30p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 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 | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | 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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