Instax Mini Evovs Z7 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo (2022) Starting from £150 new Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation View Instax Mini Evo
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Nikon Z7 II Nikon Z7 II (2020) Starting from £2699 new Best for Landscape & studio / high-resolution View Z7 II

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 / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.

↓ Full specifications below

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 II (2020)

  • Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
  • Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
  • Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
  • Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod

Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Mini Evo (2022)Z7 II (2020)
Price £150 £2,699
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 45.7MP
Video N/A 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Fixed focus Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking
Stabilisation N/A 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses)
Burst Rate N/A 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic
Battery Life Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) ~420 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~290g 705g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 1.0" LCD rear screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots
Mount Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards N/A Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-C USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre Instax Mini EvoZ7 II
Everyday
9.0
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Creative
9.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Street
7.0
9.0
Wildlife
4.0
Video
7.0
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