Instax Mini Evovs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
View Instax Mini Evo
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £120 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | ~290g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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