Instax Wide 400vs Lumix G9
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.
Wildlife, Sports, Travel — Lumix G9 (2017): The G9 showed that Micro Four Thirds could compete for fast-action stills.
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
Lumix G9 (2017)
- Wildlife photographers who want fast burst and long telephoto reach at lower cost
- MFT system users who prioritise stills over video
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix G9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £549 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 60fps, C4K 24fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 225-point contrast-detect DFD |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops (6.0 stops dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 658g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 136.9 × 97.3 × 91.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix G9 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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