Instax Wide 400vs Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
Starting from £8999 new
Best for Collectors, fine art & V-system users
View Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C
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.
Collectors, Fine Art & V-System Users — Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023): An engineering icon — the 907X + CFV 100C bridges Hasselblad V lenses from 1957 with a 100MP digital back in a form that is unmistakably Hasselblad.
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
Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023)
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want to shoot 100MP digital on vintage V-system lenses
- Commercial photographers who want a modular medium-format system
- Photographers who want the most unique and iconic camera setup available
- Studio photographers who value the Hasselblad V-system legacy and lens quality
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £8,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | — | 100.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Manual focus (V-system lenses) / contrast AF (XCD) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 1100g (body + back) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 97.0 × 97.0 × 63.0mm (body only) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | External EVF sold separately |
| Screen | N/A | 2.36" rear LCD on 907X + 3.0" on CFV 100C |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Hasselblad V-mount (+ XCD adapter) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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