Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-E5→Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
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The Instax Wide 400 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-E5. Spend the money on glass instead.
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E5 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-E5 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £110 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | |
| Resolution | 40MP | — | |
| Video | 6.2K 30fps, 4K 60fps | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with deep-learning subject detection for people, animals and vehicles | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | |
| Stabilisation | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 7 stops — first X-E body with IBIS | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic (1.25x crop) | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA, NP-W126S) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 445g (body with battery and card) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M-dot built-in | Real-image optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen, 1.84M-dot | N/A | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) | N/A — instant film only |
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