EOS M50 IIvs Instax Wide 400
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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?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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 M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact 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 M50 II (2020) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £110 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 387g body only | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 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 Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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