Instax Wide 400vs M11-D
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
Leica
M11-D (2024)
Starting from £8195 new
Best for Street, documentary & photographic purists
View M11-D
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, Documentary & Photographic Purists — M11-D (2024): A rangefinder with no screen — 60MP, manual focus, total presence. The most focused camera ever made.
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
M11-D (2024)
- Experienced rangefinder photographers who want to eliminate chimping and be fully present
- M11 users who want to deepen their relationship with the photographic process
- Documentary and street photographers who believe the screen distracts from the moment
- Collectors and Leica enthusiasts who value the philosophy as much as the output
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | M11-D (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £8,195 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS — 64GB internal storage |
| Resolution | — | 60.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | None — this is a stills-only camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Manual focus only — rangefinder coupled focusing |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None — manual rangefinder camera |
| 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 | 138.9 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Optical rangefinder viewfinder — 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | None — no rear LCD by design |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica M-mount — compatible with all M lenses |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 64GB internal + SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | M11-D |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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