Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs X-Pro2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)
Starting from £170 new
Best for Collectors, gift buyers & style-conscious creatives
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Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Who should buy what
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
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) | X-Pro2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £549 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 495g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | X-Pro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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