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 priceReleased Feb 2025
Leica
Q3
Full-frame fixed 28mm f/1.7 premium compact for documentary and travel.
$5,995
Launch priceReleased May 2023
instax WIDE Evo is 1.7 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 1,600)
- BQ3 has higher Resolution (60.3 MP vs 16 MP)
- BQ3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 100 shots)
- BQ3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (490 g vs 743 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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instax WIDE Evo
139 × 125 × 63 mm
490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 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 29mm thinner than Q3 but it is also 9mm wider and 45mm taller.
instax WIDE Evo is 253 g lighter than Q3.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 92mm Q3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
instax WIDE Evo
139 × 125 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
139 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Q3
130 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Q3
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Vehicle
Weight
490 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Q3
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 80, 92
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
100,000 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
60.3 MP vs 16 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
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.
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and Q3?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and Q3 weighs 743 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 253 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 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 350 shots for the Q3, giving the Q3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and Q3 at $5,995. The instax WIDE Evo is $5,645 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Leica press materials.