Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Fujifilm
instax mini Evo
Hybrid instant camera with 1/5-inch CMOS, 10×10 lens/film effects, 3-inch LCD preview, Instax mini printing, and Bluetooth app control.
$200
Launch priceReleased Feb 2022
EOS R1 is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
instax mini Evo
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 100 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- Binstax mini Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
instax mini Evo
87 × 123 × 36 mm
285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)
EOS R1 is 71mm wider, 27mm taller, and 51mm thicker than instax mini Evo.
EOS R1 is 635 g heavier than instax mini Evo.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 36mm instax mini Evo
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
instax mini Evo
87 × 123 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
instax mini Evo
87 × 36 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
instax mini Evo: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
instax mini Evo
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 87, 122.9, 36
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
285 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
instax mini Evo
Pros
- ✓Digital capture + Instax mini prints
- ✓100 effect combinations (10 lens × 10 film)
- ✓Select before you print (saves film)
- ✓Internal memory + microSD
- ✓Bluetooth remote print via app
Cons
- –Tiny 1/5-inch sensor
- –No video recording
- –Film cost per print
- –Micro USB charging (early units)
- –Fixed 28mm lens only
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or instax mini Evo?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and instax mini Evo?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and instax mini Evo have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while instax mini Evo does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and instax mini Evo?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and instax mini Evo weighs 285 g, so the instax mini Evo is 635 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and instax mini Evo record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and instax mini Evo weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. instax mini Evo: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 100 shots for the instax mini Evo, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and instax mini Evo at $200. The instax mini Evo is $6,099 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.