Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs D5
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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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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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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.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
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
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.8MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | N/A | — |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Gifting | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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