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
GoPro
MISSION 1 PRO
Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.
$700
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 PRO is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
MISSION 1 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Ainstax mini Evo has lower AF low-light limit (-7 EV vs 0 EV)
- Ainstax mini Evo has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BMISSION 1 PRO has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 100 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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instax mini Evo
123 × 87 × 36 mm
285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 × 28 mm
207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)
instax mini Evo is 45mm wider, 37mm taller, and 8mm thicker than MISSION 1 PRO.
instax mini Evo is 78 g heavier than MISSION 1 PRO.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 28mm MISSION 1 PRO
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
instax mini Evo
123 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 50 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
instax mini Evo
123 × 36 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1 PRO
78 × 28 mm
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 0 EV — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 87, 36
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1 PRO
Codecs
Adds MP4
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 78, 50, 27.8
Card types
Adds microSDXC
Resolution
50 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
25 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
MISSION 1 PRO
Pros
- ✓8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- ✓50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
- ✓8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
- ✓20m waterproof without housing
Cons
- –Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
- –Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
- –New platform — limited third-party support
- –Subscriber discount required for best price
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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 MISSION 1 PRO?
MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 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 MISSION 1 PRO?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the instax mini Evo and MISSION 1 PRO have in-body image stabilization?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and MISSION 1 PRO?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 78 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and MISSION 1 PRO record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p.
Are the instax mini Evo and MISSION 1 PRO weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. MISSION 1 PRO: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 520 shots for the MISSION 1 PRO, giving the MISSION 1 PRO the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and MISSION 1 PRO at $700. The instax mini Evo is $500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and GoPro press materials.