Instax Mini 99vs Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 99 (2024)
Starting from £160 new
Best for Creative instant photography & serious enthusiasts
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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?
Creative Instant Photography & Serious Enthusiasts — Instax Mini 99 (2024): The most serious analogue instant camera Fujifilm has ever made. Manual controls, colour effects, and USB-C charging elevate it far above the rest of the range.
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 99 (2024)
- Instant photographers who want real creative control over their prints
- Mini 12 or Mini Evo owners who want the most capable analogue Instax
- Photographers who treat instant film as a serious artistic medium
- Anyone who wants colour effects, vignette, and manual controls in one 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 99 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini 99 (2024) | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £160 | £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 with zone focus dial (0.3m / 0.5m / 1m / 2m / ∞) | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 shots) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | ~440g (with battery, without film) | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 131.7 × 104.9 × 66.8mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 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 | USB-C (charging only) | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini 99 | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Gifting | — |
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