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instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.

$249

Launch price

Released Dec 2021

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

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

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

instax WIDE Evo

WildlifeVlogging

Wins

4categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax WIDE Evo wins 3 categories·X100VI wins 2 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher Resolution (40.2 MP vs 16 MP)
  • Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
  • Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • Ainstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 521 g)

Key specs at a glance

instax WIDE EvoX100VI
Resolution16 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60012,800
Burst11 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight285 g521 g
Battery640 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

instax WIDE Evo

160 × 121 × 36 mm

285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 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 19mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 32mm wider and 46mm taller.

instax WIDE Evo is 236 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax WIDE Evo · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

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

instax WIDE Evo

160 × 121 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

160 × 36 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

instax WIDE Evo

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

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
4.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
0.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.0Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
6.0Good
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160, 121, 36

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • Weight

    285 g vs 521 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 125 — lower is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 52 frames — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • 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

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Resolution

    40.2 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only X100VI supports it

Both cameras share

  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

instax WIDE Evo

Pros

  • Instant + digital hybrid
  • Instax Wide format
  • Film simulation modes
  • Fun and social

Cons

  • Not for serious photography
  • Film cost
  • Fixed lens

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
Instax Wide digital
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.5 × 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
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)
25,600+1 stop
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
instax WIDE Evo
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

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

X100VI scores 5.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 40.2MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".

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.

Which shoots faster bursts — the instax WIDE Evo or the X100VI?

instax WIDE Evo reaches 11 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

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

instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 236 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 640 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the instax WIDE Evo the edge.

How much does each cost?

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

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.