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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
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

instax WIDE Evo is 11 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

instax WIDE Evo

Wins

5categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax WIDE Evo wins 0 categories·X100VI wins 5 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 1,600)
  • BX100VI has higher Battery life (CIPA) (310 shots vs 100 shots)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16 MP)
  • BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

instax WIDE EvoX100VI
Resolution16 MP40.2 MP
Sensor1/3 inchAPS-C
ISO max1,60012,800
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight490 g521 g
Battery100 shots310 shots
Burst20 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

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

instax WIDE Evo is 11mm wider, 50mm taller, and 8mm thicker than X100VI.

instax WIDE Evo is 31 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 125 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 63 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseinstax WIDE EvoX100VI
Portrait
3.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 125 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    490 g vs 521 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    310 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • 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

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Resolution
16 MP
40.2 MP2.5× more
Sensor type
1/3-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
1/3 inch
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.4
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
35 mm
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Processor
X-Processor 5
X-Processor 5
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
ISO min (native)
100−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
1,600
12,800+3 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Shutter type
Automatic electronic shutter
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, instax WIDE Evo or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X100VI?

instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the instax WIDE Evo and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X100VI?

instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 31 g lighter.

Do the instax WIDE Evo and X100VI record 4K video?

instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the instax WIDE Evo and X100VI weather sealed?

instax WIDE Evo: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and X100VI at $1,599. The instax WIDE Evo is $1,249 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.