Instax Mini Evovs Hero 13 Black
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
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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.
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
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
Hero 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Hero 13 Black (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £380 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 27.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod |
| Stabilisation | N/A | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | ~290g | 154g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system |
| Memory Cards | N/A | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Hero 13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — |
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