Instax Wide 400vs A7S II
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
View A7S II
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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market 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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £799 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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