Fujifilm
instax WIDE Evo
Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.
$249
Launch priceReleased Dec 2021
Insta360
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
X5 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
instax WIDE Evo
Wins
X5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 0)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 16 MP)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 285 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareinstax WIDE Evo
160 × 121 × 36 mm
285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
instax WIDE Evo is 4mm shorter and 2mm thinner than X5 but it is also 114mm wider.
instax WIDE Evo is 85 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax WIDE Evo · 38mm X5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
instax WIDE Evo
160 × 121 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 125 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
85.6 × 54 mm
X5
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
instax WIDE Evo
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
instax WIDE Evo
AF points / zones
425 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160, 121, 36
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only instax WIDE Evo supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only instax WIDE Evo supports it
Reasons to choose
X5
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X5 supports it
Touchscreen
Only X5 supports it
Weight
200 g vs 285 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, instax WIDE Evo or X5?
X5 scores 5.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 72MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X5?
instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax WIDE Evo and X5?
instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and X5?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 85 g lighter.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and X5 record 4K video?
instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax WIDE Evo and X5 weather sealed?
instax WIDE Evo: No. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $249 and X5 at $550. The instax WIDE Evo is $301 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Insta360 press materials.