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.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £100 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 3fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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