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
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
OM-1 II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 100 shots)
- BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- Ainstax mini Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 599 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
instax mini Evo is 48mm narrower and 37mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 31mm taller.
instax mini Evo is 314 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
instax mini Evo: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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 microSD, microSDHC
Weight
285 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
OM-1 II
AF low-light limit
-8 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MOV
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
OM-1 II
Pros
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Stacked MFT
- ✓IP53 weather sealing
- ✓Computational features
Cons
- –MFT sensor size
- –Smaller ecosystem
- –Menu complexity
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm instax mini Evo
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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 OM-1 II?
OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the instax mini Evo is 314 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax mini Evo and OM-1 II weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. OM-1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The instax mini Evo is $2,199 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and OM System press materials.