Instax Wide 400vs DC-G100D
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
VS
Lumix
DC-G100D (2023)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
View DC-G100D
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.
Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel — DC-G100D (2023): The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
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
DC-G100D (2023)
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | DC-G100D (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £649 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect AF — upgraded from G100's contrast-only DFD |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 333g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | DC-G100D |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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