EOS M3vs Instax Wide 400
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
Groups, Landscapes & Anyone Who Wants Bigger Prints — Instax Wide 400 (2022): The Wide format transforms instant photography — larger prints with proper presence. The right choice for groups and landscapes.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
- Mini camera owners frustrated by how small the prints are
- Group photographers who want everyone to fit comfortably in a print
- Event organisers who want impactful keepsakes guests will actually display
- Anyone who wants instant prints with proper presence on a wall
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £110 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/30p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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