Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E4→Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the X-E4. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Wide 400
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Generation1 year newer (2022 vs 2021)
Unchanged or similar
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E4 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £110 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | |
| Resolution | 26MP | — | |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Real-image optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | N/A — instant film only |
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