Instax Wide 400vs X-Pro1
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
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-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £249 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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