Leica Sofort 2 vs Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo: Detailed Review and Comparison

In this video we compare the brand new Leica Sofort 2 instant camera against the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo. On the surface, both of these cameras are virtually identical, however there are some difference which could persuade you one way or the other. Find out in this video which camera is the best one for you.

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[MarcioK]

A much needed comparison that I've saw nowhere. Very good. :)

[YannaWanna]

You can zoom in on the Mini Evo. You press the arrows up & down to zoom or left and right to reposition the picture.

[i]

I am a leica shooter and I will never buy a Leica branded instax just for the sake of the logo (who needs “colour accuracy” in fun instant photos anyways?)

[tatsuyayamashita]

Thank you for the comparison. Fujis has also Zoom function. not Film dial but the flat dial next to 3 buttons.

[oromjek]

I bought a mini evo for christmas just because I saw a Leica Sofort 2 ad and it felt immediately too pricey to test something new out. My main selling point was also that the fuji accessories are well established and available everywhere around me. I can constantly get 20 shots box for 15, 95 in a drug store. On the Leica site I found 3 film packs and some frames...that's it. I might be wrong but that was my first impression with the Sofort 2.

[Madddddoggg]

Personally, I love the look of the Fuji. Love the film profiles available on the camera and the images it produces just have that film feel. Nothing needs to be perfect, just unique.
Great comparison video! Thank you!

[angiesh]

At last, the video everyone has been asking for! I have been trying to justify the Sofort 2, and I think it’ll be on my list for the new year

[daviddb]

Great comparison. I like the look of the Leica camera, because the Fuji reminds me of the old Kodak film cameras of a bygone era. Leica has better color science and better dynamic range. However, since these are "party cameras" and not professional cameras, does that really matter? Still, I vote for the Leica.

[joonlee]

You didnt discuss the Leica Fotos App, which is one of the best phone apps around. The Sofort 2 is really, IMHO, for Leica shooters who want to do a quick print of their shots, ie., a portable printer.

[josuerosado]

I have a Mini Evo and it does have a TRIPOD MOUNT and you can in fact ZOOM in the photos you’ve taken.

[HermitSmoker]

Excellent video mate, I have to say for aesthetics I like the fujifilm, as far as photo results just because of the colour issues I have to say the Leica seems the best option, although I prefer the fujifims tendency to a darker exposure that's only good if the colour balance is correct.

[asphaltair]

Great video 😊 Love the lofi btw. Just got the Fuji and really looking forward to playing with it. Thanks for the review!

[MichaelMRoth]

If I understood you correctly, you said that the max. aperture would be smaller on the Leica: f/2.4 But 2.4 refers to the focal length, which is 28 mm full frame. So the max. aperture on the Leica is just the same like on the Fuji f/2.0.

[ThePhotographersStone]

Just increase the color option on the Instax and it matches the Leica, The newer Instax Mini also uses USB C. The main difference is bastically a body cosmetic change and a slight increase in the color/contrast profile. Its the same camera.

[egrafx]

I guess you didn't look into it, but Fuji made both cameras. It work with Leica. Leica did not make it ground up. They based theirs on Fuji's tech.

[everyangles]

I was looking for this review. Thanks for doing the comparison and I can makeup my mind now.

[ECDPhotography]

The new black ones have USB-C. I just picked one up and was pleasantly surprised!

[Getorti]

1:50 This is not a f/2.4. They are both f/2. Printing on the Leica lens means 2, 4mm lens which is equivalent to 28mm at full frame equivalent.

[Draconis]

Thank you! I was wondering if anyone would do this comparison. Much appreciated!

[phillipallaway]

The latest version of the Fuji is now fitted with USB-C apparently