Instax Wide 400vs Lumix S9
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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