Instax Wide Evovs X-A7
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £399 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X-A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — |
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