Instax Mini Evovs A7R
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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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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
A7R (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £349 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | — | 36.4MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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