Instax Wide Evovs GH5
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.
Video, Filmmaking & Hybrid Shooting — GH5 (2017): The GH5 redefined what a consumer video camera could do — 4K/60p and 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording made it the independent filmmaker's tool of choice for years.
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
GH5 (2017)
- Independent filmmakers who need 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording without a dedicated cinema camera
- YouTube creators who want 4K/60p, a fully articulating screen, and unlimited recording
- Photographers who shoot primarily stills but need serious video capability as a second
- GH4 owners who want 4K/60p and 10-bit — a significant step up
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the gh5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | GH5 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.3MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p, C4K/30p, 1080p/180p; 10-bit 4:2:2 internal; unlimited recording |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | IBIS — up to 5 stops; Dual IS 2 with compatible lenses (6.5 stops) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 12fps (AFS), 9fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 725g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 138.5 × 98.1 × 87.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.76× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | GH5 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| 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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