Instax Wide 400vs OM-1
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.
Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor — OM-1 (2022): OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
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
OM-1 (2022)
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the om-1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | OM-1 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | OM-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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