Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs Hero 12 Black
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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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Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
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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.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable; only the hero 12 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £300 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 27.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | ~290g | 154g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — |
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