INSTAX

instax WIDE 400 instant film camera

A entry-level pick in the instant cameras line-up, with instax WIDE up front.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
instax WIDEAA batteries0.6 - ∞
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No hybrid (digital + film)
  • No selfie mode + mirror
Score profile

Where the instax WIDE 400 instant film camera wins and loses

Scored against the instant cameras class
FilmLensOverall588050
Film
58
Lens and flash
80
Overall spec score
50
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Film

Film formatinstax WIDE
Shots per film pack10

Lens and flash

Focus distance0.6
Flash modes1

Design and power

Battery typeAA batteries

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Who it's for

Is the instax WIDE 400 instant film camera right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable instant camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need hybrid (digital + film), in which case a higher-tier instant camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the instax WIDE 400 instant film camera worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other instant cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the instax WIDE 400 instant film camera?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the instant cameras class.

How does it compare to the Polaroid Now 9187 Thrasher Edition?

The Polaroid Now 9187 Thrasher Edition scores 53/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.