Instax Mini Evovs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £549 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — |
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