Instax Mini Evovs X-M5
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £799 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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