Instax Wide 400vs Q
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 & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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