Instax Mini Evovs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
View Instax Mini Evo
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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