Instax Wide 400vs X-T30
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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
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-T30 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £399 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | X-T30 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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