Instax Wide 400vs A6100
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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £549 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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