Instax Mini Evovs X-Pro1
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
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-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £249 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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