EOS Rvs Instax Wide 400
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
VS
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £110 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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