Instax Mini Evovs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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 Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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