Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo→Fujifilm X100V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Wide Evo. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the X100V
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Creative | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Wide Evo | X100V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2024 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | |
| Resolution | — | 26MP | |
| Video | N/A | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | |
| Stabilisation | N/A | Optical IS | |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | 350 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | ~460g | 478g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single SD UHS-I |
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