Instax Mini Evovs A1 II
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
View Instax Mini Evo
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 50.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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