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Instax Mini Evo vs A5000

Quick take: The Instax Mini Evo is the most affordable.

Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.

18 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK

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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
0 25 50 75 100 125 Instax Mini Evo 87 mm 123 mm A5000 110 mm 63 mm
  • Instax Mini Evo 87 × 123 × 36 mm · 285 g
  • A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g

The A5000 is 23 mm wider, 60 mm shorter and 16 g lighter than the Instax Mini Evo.

Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.

Verdictwhich should you buy?

Instax Mini Evo — Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation: The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.

Who should buy what
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Instax Mini EvoFujifilm · 2022A5000Sony · 2014
Price £174£78 usedBest
Sensor Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm)20.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution —20.1MP
Film Instax Mini—
Video No videoFull HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4
Autofocus Fixed focus25-point contrast AF with face detection
Exposure Automatic with modes / compensation—
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate No burst rate3.5fps
Battery Life Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints)~420 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~290g269g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder 1.0" LCD rear screen for previewNone (rear screen only)
Screen 1.0" LCD rear screen3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots
Mount Fixed lensSony E-mount
Memory Cards No card slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity Bluetooth, USB-CMicro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Mini Evo
A5000
Fun & simple
8.4/10
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Portrait
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4.3/10
Street
—
6.5/10
Travel
—
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
—
2.6/10
Documentary
—
3.5/10
Sports & Action
—
3.1/10
Landscape
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
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4.2/10
Casual
—
4.3/10
Food
—
5.2/10
Macro
—
4.7/10
Architecture
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4.8/10
Astrophotography
—
4.8/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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