Instax Wide 400vs Nikon Zf
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,699 |
| 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, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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