Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo→Fujifilm X-Pro1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The X-Pro1 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Instax Wide Evo. Spend the money on glass instead.
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide Evo | X-Pro1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £249 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | |
| Resolution | — | 16MP | |
| Video | N/A | 1080p/24p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 6fps | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~460g | 450g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
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