Instax Mini 12vs Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
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Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
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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?
Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
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
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
- Complete beginners wanting their first instant camera
- Anyone buying an instant camera as a gift
- Party hosts who want to hand out physical prints on the night
- Kids and teenagers who want a fun, colourful camera
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 12 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 12 (2023) | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £170 |
| Sensor | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | ~293g (with batteries, without film) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | N/A | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 12 | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Gifting | — |
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