Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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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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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
Starting from £3999 new
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
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
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- Photographers entering medium format for the first time without full Hasselblad pricing
- Portrait and landscape photographers who want 50MP medium-format files
- X2D 100C buyers on a budget who can live with 50MP over 100MP
- Professionals who want Hasselblad colour and build at a more accessible price
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) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | — | 50.0MP |
| Video | N/A | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Hasselblad X1D II 50C |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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