Instax Wide Evovs A7S II
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market 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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable; only the a7s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £799 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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