Instax Wide 400vs Sigma fp
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.6MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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