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
Fujifilm
X half
Premium vertical-first compact with 1-inch sensor, 32mm f/2.8 lens, 13 Film Simulations, 2-in-1 frame combine, OVF, and instax Link printing.
$850
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
X half is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
X half
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX half has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX half has higher Battery life (CIPA) (880 shots vs 100 shots)
- BX half has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- BX half has higher Resolution (17.7 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- Ainstax mini Evo has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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instax mini Evo
87 × 123 × 36 mm
285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X half
106 × 64 × 46 mm
240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
instax mini Evo is 19mm narrower and 10mm thinner than X half but it is also 59mm taller.
instax mini Evo is 45 g heavier than X half.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 46mm X half
Sensor size, to scale
X half
13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
117 mm² area
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
instax mini Evo
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 87, 122.9, 36
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X half
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Battery life (CIPA)
880 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
17.7 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only X half supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
X half
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 32mm f/2.8
- ✓Vertical 3:4 default + 2-in-1 mode
- ✓13 Film Simulations + instax filters
- ✓Optical viewfinder + 2.4" touchscreen
- ✓880 frames per charge (CIPA)
Cons
- –Fixed 32mm lens only
- –JPEG only (no RAW)
- –Full HD video only (no 4K)
- –Premium price for compact
- –Niche half-frame workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm instax mini Evo
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, instax mini Evo or X half?
X half scores 5.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 240g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and X half?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and X half is 17.7 MP, so the X half captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax mini Evo and X half?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while X half does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and X half?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and X half weighs 240 g, so the X half is 45 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and X half record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. X half: Full HD.
Are the instax mini Evo and X half weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. X half: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 880 shots for the X half, giving the X half the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and X half at $850. The instax mini Evo is $650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.