Instax Mini Evovs Z5
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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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £999 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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