Fujifilm - Instax mini Evo vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
Between the Instax mini Evo and Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, the Instax mini Evo comes out ahead in double exposure, while the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins on film format. Overall, the Instax mini Evo scores 91.4 and the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax mini Evo is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Instax mini Evo if you care most about double exposure. The biggest gaps in its favor are double exposure.
Pick the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Instax mini Evo is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini Evo wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Why Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | ZINKlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | true |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | truelead | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 285 glead | 365 g |
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