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Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo vs Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.2 vs 4.1). The gap is mostly about creative hybrid users — read the strengths below before deciding.

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
Ranked #13 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo
4 sourcesall derived$219as of Jul 31

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo is a hybrid digital instant camera, bringing traditional instant photography together with digital convenience. Reviewer Mark G Adams traces how it went from a fun, experimental device to a practical tool for printing family memories across three years of use. It carries a 28mm f/2.0 lens with dial controls for lens and film effects, a selfie mirror, and smartphone connectivity for remote control and social sharing. Purists who want a fully analog instant camera may not warm to it, but as a printer for digital images it does the job well, with a nostalgic feel attached. Casual users and families who want digital flexibility plus instant prints are the audience.

Strengths
  • — Combines digital camera functionality with instant film printing capabilities
  • — Features 10 lens effects and 10 film effects that can be combined for 100 different looks
  • — Includes built-in selfie mirror and dual shutter buttons for versatile shooting
Watch-outs
  • — Not suitable for die-hard instant photography enthusiasts who prefer traditional film cameras
  • — Limited 5MP resolution when capturing images digitally
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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
4 sources$169as of Jul 31

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is a hybrid of instant film and digital, and it brings a dedicated selfie camera to the Instax line for the first time. Reviewers noted the redesign, with a larger grip and a better user interface, though some found the power button slow to respond and the button placement awkward. It handles digital capture and smartphone printing, and adds the new instax Sound Album feature for animated videos with sound. Ease of use is the priority, with creative photo modes and audio built around it.

Strengths
  • — Features a dedicated selfie camera with wider 23mm focal length and f/2.2 aperture
  • — Includes instax Sound Album feature that turns photos into animated videos with sound
  • — Supports printing images from smartphone via Bluetooth and QR code audio clips
Watch-outs
  • — Power button requires long press of over three seconds to activate
  • — Selfie toggle button positioned close to power button, causing accidental presses
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo

The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo distinguishes itself from the Mini 12 by offering digital functionality and smartphone app integration, which the Mini 12 lacks entirely. While it's more feature-rich than the SQ6, it's less straightforward and more complex than the analog-only SQ6. Compared to the LiPlay Hybrid, it lacks the dedicated selfie camera and sound album features, though it's more affordable.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid stands out from the Evo with its dedicated selfie camera and sound album feature, which the Evo lacks. Compared to the Mini 12, it offers more digital connectivity and smartphone app integration, though it's more complex and less straightforward. Unlike the SQ1, it's more feature-rich and offers hybrid functionality, but it's more expensive and less user-friendly.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFujifilm Instax Mini EvoFujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
Film FormatInstax Mini FilmInstax Mini Film
Lens28mm f/2.028mm equivalent f/2
Shutter Speed1/8000th to 1/4 second1/4 to 1/8000 second
Battery TypeBuilt-in lithium-ionRechargeable li-ion battery
FlashBuilt-in flash with automatic mode, and forced ON modeBuilt-in with on, auto and off settings
Dimensions4.8 x 3.4 x 1.4 (123 x 87 x 36mm)82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm
Weight10.1 oz (285g)265g
ConnectivitySmartphone app supportBluetooth
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