Instax Wide 400vs Z6 III
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.
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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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