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Instax Square SQ40 vs X-E2
Quick take: The Instax Square SQ40 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-E2 — Street & Casual: The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
is the right camera for you if…
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax Square SQ40Fujifilm · 2023 | X-E2Fujifilm · 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £134Best | £150 |
| Sensor | Instant film: instax SQUARE (62 × 62 mm image) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with selfie mode (0.3–0.5 m) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 7fps |
| Battery Life | 2 × CR2 (about 30 packs) | ~350 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 453g (without batteries) | 350g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.2 × 120.2 × 60.5mm | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Reverse-Galilean optical finder, 0.4× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | — | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Square SQ40
X-E2
Portrait
—
5.8/10
Street
—
7.3/10
Travel
—
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.3/10
Documentary
—
4.5/10
Sports & Action
—
5.6/10
Landscape
—
4.1/10
Wildlife
—
6.0/10
Casual
—
4.2/10
Food
—
4.3/10
Macro
—
4.0/10
Architecture
—
4.1/10
Astrophotography
—
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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