Instax Mini Evovs Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,599 |
| 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/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 497g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) |
| 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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