Instax Wide 400vs OM-5
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
VS
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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-5 (2022)
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who need a compact, weather-sealed body
- Travellers who want MFT's compact size with pro-level weather protection
- E-M5 III owners upgrading to OM System's improved subject detection
- Photographers who want strong IBIS and rugged build without OM-1 pricing
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £899 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.4MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | OM-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Outdoor & Adventure | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with Instax Wide 400
Camera family history