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instax WIDE Evo

Fujifilm

instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid Instax Wide camera with 1/3-inch CMOS, 16mm ultra-wide lens, wide-angle mode up to 16MP, 3.5-inch LCD, and Bluetooth app printing.

$350

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

instax WIDE Evo is 5 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

instax WIDE Evo

Wins

5categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax WIDE Evo wins 2 categories·X100V wins 3 categories
  • BX100V has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
  • Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX100V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
  • Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • BX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 16 MP)

Key specs at a glance

instax WIDE EvoX100V
Resolution16 MP26.1 MP
Sensor1/3 inchAPS-C
ISO max1,60012,800
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight490 g478 g
Battery100 shots350 shots
Burst30 fps

Size and weight, to scale

instax WIDE Evo front view

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 125 × 63 mm

490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

instax WIDE Evo is 11mm wider, 50mm taller, and 10mm thicker than X100V.

instax WIDE Evo is 12 g heavier than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseinstax WIDE EvoX100V
Portrait
3.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 160 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100V supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • Wi-Fi

    Only X100V supports it

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

instax WIDE Evo

Pros

  • Digital capture + Instax Wide prints
  • Widest instax lens (16mm equiv.)
  • Wide-angle mode (4608×3456)
  • 10 lens × 10 film effect combos
  • Internal memory + microSD

Cons

  • Small 1/3-inch sensor
  • No video recording
  • Heavy for instant camera (490g)
  • Film cost per print
  • Fixed lens only

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

instax WIDE Evo
X100V
Resolution
16 MP
26.1 MP+63%
Sensor type
1/3-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
1/3 inch
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
instax WIDE Evo
X100V
Aperture
f/2.4
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
35 mm
instax WIDE Evo
X100V
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 4
instax WIDE Evo
X100V
ISO min (native)
100−60 less
160
ISO max (native)
1,600
12,800+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
instax WIDE Evo
X100V
Shutter type
Automatic electronic shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, instax WIDE Evo or X100V?

X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X100V?

instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the instax WIDE Evo and X100V?

instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while X100V does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X100V?

instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the X100V is 12 g lighter.

Do the instax WIDE Evo and X100V record 4K video?

instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the instax WIDE Evo and X100V weather sealed?

instax WIDE Evo: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the X100V the edge.

How much does each cost?

instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and X100V at $1,399. The instax WIDE Evo is $1,049 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.