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.
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
Who should buy what
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Leica SL2 (2019)
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Leica SL2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £4,200 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 20fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 835g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Leica SL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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