Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D→Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
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The Instax Wide 400 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday | -2.0 | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Gifting | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £170 | £110 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | |
| Video | N/A | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | ~290g | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | Real-image optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | 1.0" LCD rear screen | N/A | |
| Mount | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A — instant film only |
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