EOS R50vs 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 & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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 R50 (2023) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £110 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 375g body only | ~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 | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | 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 | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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