EOS R100vs Instax Wide 400
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
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?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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 R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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 R100 (2023) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £110 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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