Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs Ektar H35
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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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Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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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.
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
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
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £40 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | N/A | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | ~290g | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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