Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-T1→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-T1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Wide 400
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Generation8 years newer (2022 vs 2014)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -2.0 | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Parties & Events | — | ||
| Everyday | — | ||
| Low Light | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-T1 | Instax Wide 400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £110 | |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | |
| Resolution | 16MP | — | |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | N/A | |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | ↓ |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Real-image optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | N/A | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
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