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Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX Dvs A9

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 A9 Sony A9 (2017) Starting from £1999 new Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography View A9

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 & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.

↓ 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

A9 (2017)

  • Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
  • Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
  • Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
  • Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry

Quick take: The instax mini evo cinema ex d is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D (2024)A9 (2017)
Price £170 £1,999
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 24.2MP
Video N/A 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Fixed focus 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking
Stabilisation N/A IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops
Burst Rate N/A 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE)
Battery Life Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) ~650 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~290g 673g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free)
Screen 1.0" LCD rear screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards N/A Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-C USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI
Genre Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX DA9
Everyday
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Creative
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Gifting
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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