Instax Mini Evovs Nikon Zfc
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
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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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £799 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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