Instax Wide Evovs X-S20
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.
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
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-S20 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £849 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~750 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 491g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" 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-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X-S20 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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