Instax Mini Evovs Z7
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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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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
Z7 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the z7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Z7 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 45.7MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 9fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Z7 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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