Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs Go Gen 2
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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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Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £85 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | ~290g | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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