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
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
instax mini Evo is 2 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
X100V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
- BX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- Ainstax mini Evo has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
- BX100V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
- Ainstax mini Evo has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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
X100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
instax mini Evo is 41mm narrower and 17mm thinner than X100V but it is also 48mm taller.
instax mini Evo is 193 g lighter than X100V.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 53mm X100V
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 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
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 87, 122.9, 36
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Weight
285 g vs 478 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X100V
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
26.1 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Eye AF
Only X100V supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the instax mini Evo and X100V at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm instax mini Evo
Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, instax mini Evo or X100V?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and X100V?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax mini Evo and X100V?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while X100V does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and X100V?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the instax mini Evo is 193 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and X100V record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.
Are the instax mini Evo and X100V weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. X100V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and X100V at $1,399. The instax mini Evo is $1,199 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.