Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo→Fujifilm Fujifilm GFX 100S II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Instax Wide Evo. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm GFX 100S II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide Evo | Fujifilm GFX 100S II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £4,499 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | |
| Resolution | — | 102MP | |
| Video | N/A | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 8-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 7fps | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 460 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~460g | 883g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual SD UHS-II |
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