Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D→Fujifilm X-Pro2

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D

£170

2024

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-Pro2

£549 (+£379)

2016

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the X-Pro2

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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Battery life

~350 shots (CIPA) vs Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D	X-Pro2
Price	£170	£549
Released	2024	2016	↓
Sensor	Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm)	24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III
Resolution	—	24MP
Video	N/A	1080p/60p
Autofocus	Fixed focus	Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1
Stabilisation	N/A	None
Burst Rate	N/A	8fps
Battery Life	Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints)	~350 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	~290g	495g body only	↓
Weather Sealed	No	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	1.0" LCD rear screen for preview	Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1
Screen	1.0" LCD rear screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots
Mount	Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	N/A	Dual SD UHS-II slots

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