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But not all photos can be transferred to your smartphone, and internal memory is limited.
A Leica for less?
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo (left) and Leica Sofort 2 (right).
With 100 different creative looks, the camera takes great photos too.
However, internal memory and photo transfer capabilities are limited, and its very expensive.
There aremany different types of instant cameras.
Some have viewfinders, while some have LCD screens.
TheFujifilm Instax mini Evois my favorite, and theLeica Sofort 2came very close to dethroning it.
Is there any difference between the two?
Nearly $200 separate them after all.
One’s also the cheapest Leica money can buy right now.
But is there a difference in the image quality, customization capabilities and design?
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo (left) and Leica Sofort 2 (right).
The two cameras come in different colors too.
You’re basically paying an extra $200 for the red Leica badge.
The winner here is clear: the Instax mini Evo is more value for money.
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo (left) and Leica Sofort 2 (right).
The one thing both cameras share is their premium build quality and compact body.
The Sofort 2 also comes with a magnetic lens cap while the Instax mini Evo doesn’t.
It really depends on which bang out of style you prefer.
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo (left) and Leica Sofort 2 (right).
I’m biased towards the vintage aesthetic but I can’t deny how good the Sofort 2 looks either.
Both cameras, therefore, perform well in low-light conditions.
The Sofort 2 will be better suited to group photos, though.
Taken on a Fujifilm Instax mini Evo.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The screen is very responsive on both cameras.
This can be extended by using a microSD card, though.
Combine that with the 10 lens effects and you get 100 creative combinations on each camera.
Taken on a Leica Sofort 2.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The top plates also house the print lever which resembles the winding lever on old film cameras.
Using the lever to print a photo feels much more satisfying than pressing a button.
Rain or shine, both cameras perform exceptionally well, as you could see in the sample photos above.
Taken on a Fujifilm Instax mini Evo.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
The 100 effect combinations give you many opportunities to get creative too.
I’ve had the most fun taking double exposures.
Low-light performance is great too.
Taken on a Leica Sofort 2.(Image credit: Nikita Achanta / Future)
And the Sofort 2 matches it, as you’re able to see above.
All images I took as part of the review process turned out sharp and detailed.
Both apps are available on iOS and Android devices, are very easy to use, and look clean.
Instax mini Evo app on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Fujifilm)
Neither app wins here as both the Instax mini Evo and the Sofort 2 share a flaw.
you’re free to only transfer the images you’veprintedto your smartphone.
A double film pack (20 pieces of film) costs$14/14, so each print costs 75.
Leica FOTOS app on a Google Pixel 7 Pro.(Image credit: Leica)
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo vs. Leica Sofort 2: Battery life
The similarities still haven’t ended.
The Fujifilm Instax mini Evo and the Leica Sofort 2 share the same battery life too.
Fujifilm and Leica claim that their cameras can last for 100 shots depending on usage conditions.
Photos printed on Instax mini film used by both the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo and the Leica Sofort 2.
Its lower price plays a big part in this.
Both cameras capture lovely images in bright and moderately lit conditions, and they’re built like tanks.
The Instax mini Evo has, therefore, very rightfully earned the top spot on ourbest instant camerasbuying guide.
Leica Sofort 2.
It’s the one camera I’ve bought with my own money this year.
