Instax Mini Evovs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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