Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100V→Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X100V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Mini Evo
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Generation2 years newer (2022 vs 2020)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Instax Mini Evo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Creative | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100V | Instax Mini Evo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £150 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | — | |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | N/A | |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Fixed focus | |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A | |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ↓ |
| Weight | 478g | ~290g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 1.0" LCD rear screen | |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | N/A |
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