Instax Mini Evovs Leica SL2
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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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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 SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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