Instax Mini Evovs Leica Q2
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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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, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 718g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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