Instax Wide Evovs ZV-1 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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The instax wide evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £649 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 15fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~460g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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