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instax mini Evo

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 price

Released Feb 2022

vs
X2D II 100C

Hasselblad

X2D II 100C

Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.

$8,499

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

X2D II 100C is 3.6 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

instax mini Evo

Wins

6categories

X2D II 100C

Sports & ActionLandscape

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax mini Evo wins 0 categories·X2D II 100C wins 5 categories
  • BX2D II 100C has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 4.9 MP)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 1,600)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher Battery life (CIPA) (466 shots vs 100 shots)
  • BX2D II 100C has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)

Key specs at a glance

instax mini EvoX2D II 100C
Resolution4.9 MP100 MP
Sensor1/5 inch43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max1,60025,600
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight285 g840 g
Battery100 shots466 shots
Burst30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

instax mini Evo front view

instax mini Evo

87 × 123 × 36 mm

285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X2D II 100C front view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 × 75 mm

840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)

instax mini Evo is 62mm narrower and 39mm thinner than X2D II 100C but it is also 17mm taller.

instax mini Evo is 555 g lighter than X2D II 100C.

Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 75mm X2D II 100C

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

instax mini Evo

87 × 123 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X2D II 100C back view

X2D II 100C

149 × 106 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

instax mini Evo

87 × 36 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X2D II 100C top view

X2D II 100C

149 × 75 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X2D II 100C

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame

1441 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseinstax mini EvoX2D II 100C
Portrait
1.0Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
3.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

instax mini Evo

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -2 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

  • Weight

    285 g vs 840 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X2D II 100C

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animals, People, Vehicles

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 148.5, 106, 75

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B

  • Resolution

    100 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    466 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • BluetoothBoth 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

X2D II 100C

Pros

  • 100MP medium format
  • 7-stop IBIS
  • Faster AF than X2D
  • Stunning color science

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files
  • Not for action

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

instax mini Evo
X2D II 100C
Resolution
4.9 MP
100 MP20.4× more
Sensor type
1/5-inch CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
1/5 inch
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
instax mini Evo
X2D II 100C
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28 mm
instax mini Evo
X2D II 100C
Processor
X-Processor 5
Image processor
instax mini Evo
X2D II 100C
ISO min (native)
100
50−50 less
ISO max (native)
1,600
25,600+4 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
instax mini Evo
X2D II 100C
Shutter type
Automatic electronic shutter
Leaf Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/6000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, instax mini Evo or X2D II 100C?

X2D II 100C scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 100MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and X2D II 100C?

instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the instax mini Evo and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?

instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and X2D II 100C?

instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and X2D II 100C weighs 840 g, so the instax mini Evo is 555 g lighter.

Do the instax mini Evo and X2D II 100C record 4K video?

instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.

Are the instax mini Evo and X2D II 100C weather sealed?

instax mini Evo: No. X2D II 100C: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 466 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the X2D II 100C the edge.

How much does each cost?

instax mini Evo launched at $200 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The instax mini Evo is $8,299 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 Hasselblad press materials.