Instax Mini Evovs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Mini Evo (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £649 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~290g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | None |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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