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
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BX5 has higher ISO max (native) (6,400 vs 1,600)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 285 g)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
instax mini Evo is 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than X5 but it is also 41mm wider.
instax mini Evo is 85 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
instax mini Evo
87 × 123 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 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
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 87, 122.9, 36
Card types
Adds microSDHC
Reasons to choose
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Resolution
72 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
6,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Wi-Fi
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 285 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 X5?
X5 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax mini Evo — Weather sealed for outdoor sports.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and X5?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax mini Evo and X5?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and X5?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 85 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and X5 record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax mini Evo and X5 weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and X5 at $550. The instax mini Evo is $350 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 Insta360 press materials.