Instax Mini Evovs OM-1
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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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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