Instax Mini Evovs OM-5
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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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £899 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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