Instax Wide 400vs X-H2
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?
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Who should buy what
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
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | — | 40.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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