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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
instax mini Evo
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 1,600)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- BGR IVx has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 100 shots)
- Ainstax mini Evo has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 285 g)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
instax mini Evo is 14mm wider, 26mm taller, and 3mm thicker than GR IVx.
instax mini Evo is 20 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax mini Evo · 33mm GR IVx
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 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
GR IVx
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 123, 87, 36
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR IVx supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, instax mini Evo or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for instax mini Evo — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the instax mini Evo and GR IVx?
instax mini Evo is 4.9 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the instax mini Evo and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
instax mini Evo does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the instax mini Evo and GR IVx?
instax mini Evo weighs 285 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 20 g lighter.
Do the instax mini Evo and GR IVx record 4K video?
instax mini Evo: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the instax mini Evo and GR IVx weather sealed?
instax mini Evo: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax mini Evo and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax mini Evo launched at $200 and GR IVx at $1,499. The instax mini Evo is $1,299 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.