Instax Wide Evovs S1 II
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 & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.
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
S1 II (2025)
- Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
- Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
- Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
- L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the s1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | S1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £2,200 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A | 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 680g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | S1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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