Head-to-head · Best Instant Cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 vs Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.4 vs 3.8). Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is best for: digital-instant hybrid users. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 40

3.8

4 sources

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 looks good and does little new, which reviewers summed up as familiar features in an attractive package. They liked the ease of use and automatic exposure control but criticized the absence of any real advancement and the cheap plastic construction. It works fine for basic instant photography, though reviewers point buyers toward competitors like Lomography and MiNT for better value or features. Aesthetics over innovation is the trade being made here.

Strengths

— Very nice looking design with a leatherette finish
— Easy to use with simple film loading and operation
— Automatic exposure control that produces well-exposed images

Watch-outs

— No significant innovations compared to previous Instax models
— Plastic build quality that feels cheap and fragile

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Instant Cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

4.4

2 sourcesall derived$217as of Oct 19

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is a hybrid digital instant camera, bringing traditional instant photography together with digital convenience. Reviewer Mark G Adams traces how it went from a fun, experimental device to a practical tool for printing family memories across three years of use. It carries a 28mm f/2.0 lens with dial controls for lens and film effects, a selfie mirror, and smartphone connectivity for remote control and social sharing. Purists who want a fully analog instant camera may not warm to it, but as a printer for digital images it does the job well, with a nostalgic feel attached. Casual users and families who want digital flexibility plus instant prints are the audience.

Strengths

— Combines digital camera functionality with instant film printing capabilities
— Features 10 lens effects and 10 film effects that can be combined for 100 different looks
— Includes built-in selfie mirror and dual shutter buttons for versatile shooting

Watch-outs

— Limited 5MP resolution when capturing images digitally

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Fujifilm Instax Mini 40

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 is a simple camera with automatic exposure control that uses Instax Mini film, the same film as the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo. The Mini Evo is a hybrid with digital capture, lens and film effects and smartphone connectivity, and it costs more. The Mini 40 runs on 2 AA batteries, where the Mini Evo has a built-in lithium-ion battery.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo and the Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid are both digital hybrids that print on Instax Mini film. The Mini Evo offers 10 lens effects and 10 film effects, while the LiPlay records sound and prints it as a QR code. The Mini Evo costs more than the LiPlay and weighs 285g against about 255 g.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fujifilm Instax Mini 40	Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
Film Format	Instax Mini	Instax Mini Film
Lens	60mm f/12	28mm f/2.0
Shutter Speed	1/250th max	1/8000th to 1/4 second
Battery Type	2 AA	Built-in lithium-ion
Flash	Constant firing flash (automatic light adjustment)	Built-in flash with automatic mode, and forced ON mode
Dimensions	104 mm × 121 mm × 65 mm	4.8 x 3.4 x 1.4 (123 x 87 x 36mm)
Weight	330 g	10.1 oz (285g)
Connectivity	—	Smartphone app support

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