Instax Wide 400vs A7R IV
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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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