Instax Mini Evovs A7S
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £600 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| 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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