Instax Wide Evovs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
View Instax Wide Evo
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Starting from £1699 new
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
View Pentax K-3 Mark III
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.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
- Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
- Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
- Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | — | 25.7MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 12fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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