Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm Instax Wide 400→Fujifilm X-T50

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

You own

Fujifilm

Instax Wide 400

£110

2022

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T50

£1099 (+£989)

2024

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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.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Instax Wide 400	X-T50
Price	£110	£1,099
Released	2022	2024	↑
Sensor	Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area)	40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR
Resolution	—	40MP
Video	N/A — instant film camera	6.2K/30p, 4K/60p
Autofocus	Fixed focus (0.9m–∞)	Phase-detect, subject detection AF
Stabilisation	N/A	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	N/A	8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life	4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots)	~310 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	~570g (with batteries, without film)	438g (with battery and card)	↑
Weather Sealed	No	No
Viewfinder	Real-image optical viewfinder	EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification
Screen	N/A	3.0" touchscreen, tilting
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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