Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Instax Wide 400→Fujifilm X-S20

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

Instax Wide 400

£110

2022

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-S20

£849 (+£739)

2023

✅

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 X-S20

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Instax Wide 400	X-S20
Price	£110	£849
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area)	26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Resolution	—	26MP
Video	N/A — instant film camera	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus	Fixed focus (0.9m–∞)	Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation	N/A	5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate	N/A	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	~750 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	~570g (with batteries, without film)	491g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Real-image optical viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	N/A	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack)	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	N/A — instant film only	Single SD UHS-I slot

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