Fujifilm
instax WIDE Evo
Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.
$249
Launch priceReleased Dec 2021
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
Q3 is 1.5 years newer.
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Wins
instax WIDE Evo
Wins
Q3
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BQ3 has higher ISO max (native) (100,000 vs 25,600)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 743 g)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 350 shots)
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
Q3
130 × 80 × 92 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
instax WIDE Evo is 56mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 30mm wider and 41mm taller.
instax WIDE Evo is 458 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax WIDE Evo · 92mm Q3
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
Q3
130 × 80 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
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
instax WIDE Evo
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160, 121, 36
Weight
285 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only instax WIDE Evo supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only Q3 supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Weather sealing
Only Q3 supports it
Touchscreen
Only Q3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓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
Q3
Pros
- ✓60MP full-frame
- ✓Summilux 28mm lens
- ✓Built like a tank
- ✓Unique aesthetic
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Very expensive
- –No interchangeable system
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm instax WIDE Evo
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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 Q3?
Q3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 60.3MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and Q3?
instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and Q3 is 60.3 MP, so the Q3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the instax WIDE Evo and Q3?
instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while Q3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the instax WIDE Evo or the Q3?
instax WIDE Evo reaches 11 fps electronic. Q3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and Q3?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 458 g lighter.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and Q3 record 4K video?
instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. Q3: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax WIDE Evo and Q3 weather sealed?
instax WIDE Evo: No. Q3: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the instax WIDE Evo the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $249 and Q3 at $5,995. The instax WIDE Evo is $5,746 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 Leica press materials.