Instax Wide 400vs Lumix G9 II
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
Lumix
Lumix G9 II (2023)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters
View Lumix G9 II
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 & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.
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 II (2023)
- Stills photographers who want the best MFT camera for sport and wildlife
- G9 owners upgrading to phase-detect AF and improved video specs
- Hybrid MFT shooters who want strong stills and 5.7K video in one body
- Photographers who want the most capable Lumix MFT camera ever made
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix G9 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 25.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus) |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 658g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix G9 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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