Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs X-T30 II
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
VS
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
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 & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
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 II (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £499 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| 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, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | X-T30 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Gifting | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — |
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