Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
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.
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 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.
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 |
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