Instax Wide 400vs Z7 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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 45.7MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
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