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 & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Who should buy what
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
M10 (2017)
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | M10 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £4,000 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.0MP |
| Video | N/A | — |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 660g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | M10 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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