Instax Mini Evovs A5100
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £200 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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