Instax Wide 400vs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt 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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The instax wide 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £649 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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