Instax Mini Evovs X-A7
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £399 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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