EOS M5vs 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?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
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 M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
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 M5 (2016) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £110 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M 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, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| 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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