Instax Mini Evovs Z30
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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 & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £479 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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