Instax Wide 400vs X-Half
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Fujifilm
X-Half (2025)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Creative, lifestyle and travel photography with a film-like experience
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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.
Creative, Lifestyle And Travel Photography With A Film-Like Experience — X-Half (2025): The X-Half isn't trying to compete on specs — it's a creative, lifestyle-first camera that recreates the fun and constraints of half-frame film photography in a digital body. For photographers who want a fun second camera for personal projects, travel diaries, or simply shooting without overthinking, it's a genuinely enjoyable and unique product.
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-Half (2025)
- Creative photographers who want a fun, film-inspired digital camera for personal projects
- Travel photographers who want a pocketable, simple camera for everyday memories
- Fujifilm fans who enjoy film simulations and want a unique format to shoot in
- Beginners who want an enjoyable, low-pressure camera that encourages considered shooting
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | X-Half (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £549 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 17.7MP 1-inch CMOS (vertical orientation) |
| Resolution | — | 17.7MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p, vertical video mode |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detection AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | — |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~880 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 240g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 112.8 × 66.2 × 38.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder (frame-line type) |
| Screen | N/A | 2.4-inch fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed lens (no interchangeable mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | microSD |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | X-Half |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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