QuickSnap Flash 400vs A7S
Fujifilm
QuickSnap Flash 400
Starting from £12 new
Best for Holidays, casual shooting & Fujifilm colour fans
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans — QuickSnap Flash 400: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
Who should buy what
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The quicksnap flash 400 is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | QuickSnap Flash 400 | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £600 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~140g | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | ~110 × 64 × 34mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 400 colour negative) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | QuickSnap Flash 400 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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