Instax Wide 400vs Ektar H35
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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Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
View Ektar H35
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.
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
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
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £40 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | N/A | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | ||
| Street | — |
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