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 Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
A7C II (2023)
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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