EOS R100vs Instax Wide Evo
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
View Instax Wide Evo
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.
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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 Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Instax Wide Evo (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £230 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~460g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | 2.7" LCD rear screen |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.7" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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