Instax Wide 400vs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £549 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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