Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400→Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Instax Wide 400. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D
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Battery lifeRechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) vs 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Everyday | +2.0 | ||
| Low Light | — | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Gifting | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide 400 | Instax Mini Evo Cinema EX D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £170 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) | |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Fixed focus | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A | |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) | ↑ |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ~290g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview | |
| Screen | N/A | 1.0" LCD rear screen | |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | N/A |
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