Instax Mini Evovs X-T2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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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, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | X-T2 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £549 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip |
| Weight | ~290g | 507g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-T2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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