Instax Wide 400vs Z5
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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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