EOS RPvs Instax Wide 400
Fujifilm
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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 RP (2019) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £110 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle 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 RP | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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