Instax Wide 400vs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
Starting from £110 new
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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 & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
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