Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs X-T30

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) Starting from £170 new Best for Collectors, gift buyers & style-conscious creatives View Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
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Fujifilm X-T30 Fujifilm X-T30 (2019) Starting from £399 new Best for Street, travel, everyday View X-T30

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, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.

↓ Full specifications below

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-T30 (2019)

  • Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
  • Travellers who prioritise compact size

Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)X-T30 (2019)
Price £170 £399
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI
Resolution 26.1MP
Video N/A 4K 30fps
Autofocus Fixed focus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF
Stabilisation N/A None
Burst Rate N/A 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) 380 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~290g 383g (body only)
Dimensions 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot
Screen 1.0" LCD rear screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot
Mount Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) Fujifilm X-Mount
Memory Cards N/A Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-C Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI
Genre Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX DX-T30
Everyday
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Creative
9.0
Travel
7.0
Gifting
9.0
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