Instax Wide Evovs Z5 II
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.5MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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