Instax Mini Evovs G85
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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.
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
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
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the g85 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | G85 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £350 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 9fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 426g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | G85 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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