Instax Wide 400vs Z5 II
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible 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 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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