Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs A1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D 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
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Sony A1 II Sony A1 II (2025) Starting from £6500 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work View A1 II

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, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A1 II (2025)

  • Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
  • Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
  • Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
  • Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best

Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)A1 II (2025)
Price £170 £6,500
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 50.1MP
Video N/A 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion
Autofocus Fixed focus AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train
Stabilisation N/A 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS)
Burst Rate N/A 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical
Battery Life Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~290g 743g body only
Dimensions 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available
Screen 1.0" LCD rear screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) Sony E-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards N/A Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size
Genre Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX DA1 II
Everyday
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Creative
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Gifting
9.0
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
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