GFX 50Rvs Instax Wide 400
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
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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?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
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
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry price
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 gfx 50r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | Instax Wide 400 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £110 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/30p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | Instax Wide 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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