Instax Wide 400vs Leica M11
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
View Leica M11
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | — | 60.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | N/A | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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