Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
Announced July 19, 2024
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Reviewer Consensus
Good
The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is an easy-to-use point-and-shoot that produces detailed, wide-format instant prints. While its simple operation and ergonomic design make it an approachable entry point for beginners, more experienced users may find the lack of manual exposure and flash controls limiting.
Weighted from 11 reviewer scores
Pros
- Produces large, detailed wide-format prints
- Useful integrated self-timer with LED indicators
- Simple and intuitive operation for casual shooting
- Helpful accessories like angle adjustment wedges and tripod mount
- Improved ergonomic design and build quality
Cons
- Lacks manual control over exposure, flash, and focus
- Inconvenient external close-up lens accessory
- Bulky, large physical footprint
- High recurring costs for film and reliance on disposable batteries
- Viewfinder parallax and framing inaccuracies
- Launch price $149 (USD)
- Film format Instant 62 x 99 mm
- Lens mount Fixed lens
- Shutter 1/200 to 1/64 sec
- Weight 616g
What the Reviewers Say
All 11 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 6/10
I think the Instax Wide 400 makes sense as a stylish beginner camera to win over a new generation of users with a very easy-to-use experience, but I constantly wanted more from the compositional aids and exposure tools.
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I personally feel there’s room in the range for a more advanced WIDE camera, similar to the recent MINI 99 or Mini EVO. But if you love the simplicity of a basic instax MINI camera and just wished it made larger prints, the WIDE 400 could be for you.
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The Wide 400 is a perfectly decent point and shoot. More experienced photographers, however, might find it a bit mid and not particularly enticing.
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The Instax Wide 400 is a clear improvement on the Wide 300 before it, with a more appealing design and shape.
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[I]f you can get past the dull green aesthetic and can dare to be seen with it in public, then it's a winner.
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The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 succeeds the Wide 300 and improves on its best qualities. It’s an easy-to-use camera with an ergonomic layout, and the wide prints it produces are bright and detailed.
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So all in all, Fuji definitely has a hit here with the Instax Wide 400. It's real simple to use.
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The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is aimed at photographers who appreciate the charm of large-format instant photos and seek simple operation without too many frills. The camera is a good entry point into the Instax Wide format.
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I would buy the Instax Wide 400 if you want something more advanced than an Instax Mini12. The Instax Wide just has more capacity to take better (and wider) photos.
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This is all to say Fujifilm has consistently released Instax point-and-shoot cameras with simple fixed aperture lenses, and the cameras are very good at taking the photos they're designed to take.
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The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 Instant Camera is, admittedly, not my favourite Instax camera—but it’s still an awesome piece of technology. It’s beautifully designed, with a rugged silhouette that pairs perfectly with its soft matte finish and creamy pistachio green colourway.
