Instax Mini Evovs Ektar H35N
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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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.
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
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
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Ektar H35N (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £50 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | N/A | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | ~290g | ~130g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 107 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Ektar H35N |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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