Instax Mini Evovs M11-D
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
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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.
Street, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
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
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | — | 60.0MP |
| Video | N/A | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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