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Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo vs Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

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 4.1). Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is best for: digital-instant hybrid users. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
2 sourcesall derived$219.99as of Oct 28

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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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
Ranked #3 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
3 sources$169.99as of Oct 28

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is a hybrid of instant film and digital: it saves shots to internal memory or a microSD card so you choose which to print, and it doubles as a printer for photos sent from a smartphone. Reviewers liked its compact body and its many filters and frames, and it can record sound and print it as a QR code on the photo, though Tom's Guide found that feature a hassle and low-light performance subpar. Ease of use is the priority, with creative photo modes and audio built around it.

Strengths
  • — Selfie mirror on the front for framing self-portraits
  • — Records sound and prints it as a QR code that plays back from the photo
  • — Supports printing images from smartphone via Bluetooth and QR code audio clips
Watch-outs
  • — Subpar low-light performance
  • — Filters can't be added after shooting
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How they stack up

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.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

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

Specs side-by-side

SpecFujifilm Instax Mini EvoFujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
Film FormatInstax Mini FilmInstax Mini Film
Lens28mm f/2.028mm equivalent f/2
Shutter Speed1/8000th to 1/4 second1/4 to 1/8000 second
Battery TypeBuilt-in lithium-ionRechargeable li-ion battery
FlashBuilt-in flash with automatic mode, and forced ON modeAuto, forced and suppressed flash
Dimensions4.8 x 3.4 x 1.4 (123 x 87 x 36mm)82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm
Weight10.1 oz (285g)Approximately 255 g
ConnectivitySmartphone app supportBluetooth
Image Sensor—1/5-inch CMOS, 2560 x 1920
Screen—2.7-inch LCD
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