Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Double exposure | true | false |
| Film format | Instax wide | ZINK |
Between the Instax Wide Evo and Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, the Instax Wide Evo comes out ahead in double exposure, while the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins on film format. Overall, the Instax Wide Evo scores 69.4 and the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Mini Shot 3 Square Retro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.6 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 Wide Evo if you care most about double exposure. The biggest gaps in its favor are double exposure. The single most decisive one: Has Double exposure.
Pick the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format. The single most decisive one: Film format: ZINK (vs Instax wide).
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo or Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro?
Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro leads the current Mars Score by 13.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo if…
Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo has the measurable edge on has double exposure.
Choose Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if…
Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro has the measurable edge on film format.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Why Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax wide).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax wide | ZINKlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | true |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | truelead | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 490 g | 365 glead |