Instax Wide 400vs Leica Q2
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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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 Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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