Instax Mini Evovs X-T5
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | X-T5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | — | 40.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 557g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| 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 | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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