Instax Mini Evovs Pentax K-3 Mark III
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
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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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | — | 25.7MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 12fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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