Instax Wide 400vs X-M5
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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VS
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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.
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-M5 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £799 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~430 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 355g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None — rear screen only |
| 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | X-M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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