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
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
Q3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 1,600)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BQ3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
- Ainstax mini Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
instax mini Evo is 43mm narrower and 56mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 43mm taller.
instax mini Evo is 458 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
Weight
285 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Q3
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Eye AF
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm instax mini Evo
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, instax mini Evo or Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and Q3?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax mini Evo and Q3?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and Q3?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the instax mini Evo is 458 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and Q3 record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax mini Evo and Q3 weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and Q3 at $5,995. The instax mini Evo is $5,795 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 Leica press materials.