Instax Wide 400vs Z6 III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 (2022) Starting from £110 new Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints View Instax Wide 400
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Nikon Z6 III Nikon Z6 III (2024) Starting from £2199 new Best for Hybrid video & action View Z6 III

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.

Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Z6 III (2024)

  • Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
  • Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
  • Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
  • Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation

Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Instax Wide 400 (2022)Z6 III (2024)
Price £110 £2,199
Sensor Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.5MP
Video N/A — instant film camera 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft)
Stabilisation N/A 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops
Burst Rate N/A 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic
Battery Life 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~570g (with batteries, without film) 760g body only
Dimensions 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder Real-image optical viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen N/A 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards N/A — instant film only Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II
Connectivity N/A USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre Instax Wide 400Z6 III
Parties & Events
9.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
Everyday
7.0
Low Light
4.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
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