Instax Wide Evovs X-H1
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.
Landscape & Travel — X-H1 (2018): The X-H1 was Fujifilm's first IBIS-equipped camera and remains the most ergonomic X-mount body ever made. Its deep grip and build quality are class-leading. The 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor delivers outstanding image quality. Video spec is slightly dated but F-Log recording is supported. An excellent used-market buy for photographers who want Fujifilm's film simulations with body-based stabilisation at a fraction of current prices.
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-H1 (2018)
- Fujifilm photographers who want IBIS
- Landscape and travel photographers
- Wedding shooters on a budget
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the x-h1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | X-H1 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £500 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 623g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Electronic, 3.69M dots, 0.75× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X-H1 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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