Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs GR IIIx HDF
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)
Starting from £170 new
Best for Collectors, gift buyers & style-conscious creatives
View Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
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) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Gifting | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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