Instax Wide 400vs Sigma fp L
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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 L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
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 L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-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) | 427g 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 (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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