Instax Mini Evovs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £100 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 3fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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