Instax Wide 400vs ZV-E1
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, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | — | 12.1MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None — screen only |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
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