Instax Wide 400vs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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