Instax Wide 400vs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £499 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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