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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

OM System

OM-1 II

Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.

$2,399

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

instax WIDE Evo is 1 year newer.

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Wins

1categories

instax WIDE Evo

Wins

6categories

OM-1 II

Sports & ActionTravel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax WIDE Evo wins 0 categories·OM-1 II wins 5 categories
  • BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
  • BOM-1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs 100 shots)
  • BOM-1 II has higher Resolution (20.4 MP vs 16 MP)
  • BOM-1 II has lower ISO min (native) (80 vs 100)

Key specs at a glance

instax WIDE EvoOM-1 II
Resolution16 MP20.4 MP
Sensor1/3 inchMFT
ISO max1,600102,400
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo8.5-stop
Weight490 g599 g
Battery100 shots520 shots
Burst120 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

OM-1 II

135 × 92 × 73 mm

599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)

instax WIDE Evo is 10mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 4mm wider and 33mm taller.

instax WIDE Evo is 109 g lighter than OM-1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 73mm OM-1 II

Sensor size, to scale

OM-1 II

17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type

226 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

instax WIDE Evo: mount data unavailable

OM-1 II

✓ more lenses

Micro Four Thirds

130+

native lenses available

60 first-party70 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseinstax WIDE EvoOM-1 II
Portrait
3.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • Weight

    490 g vs 599 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

OM-1 II

  • AF low-light limit

    -8 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Birds, Animals…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, H.265, MOV

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    520 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Max video bit rateBoth 150 Mbps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

OM-1 II

Pros

  • 120fps stills
  • Stacked MFT
  • IP53 weather sealing
  • Computational features

Cons

  • MFT sensor size
  • Smaller ecosystem
  • Menu complexity

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

instax WIDE Evo
OM-1 II
Resolution
16 MP
20.4 MP+27%
Sensor type
1/3-inch CMOS
4/3 Stacked BSI Live MOS
Sensor size
1/3 inch
17.4 x 13.0 mm
AA filter
No
instax WIDE Evo
OM-1 II
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
instax WIDE Evo
OM-1 II
Processor
X-Processor 5
TruePic X
instax WIDE Evo
OM-1 II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
1,600
102,400+6 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
instax WIDE Evo
OM-1 II
Shutter type
Automatic electronic shutter
Computerised focal-plane shutter + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, instax WIDE Evo or OM-1 II?

OM-1 II scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II?

instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and OM-1 II is 20.4 MP, so the OM-1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II have in-body image stabilization?

instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while OM-1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II?

instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 109 g lighter.

Do the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II record 4K video?

instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. OM-1 II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II weather sealed?

instax WIDE Evo: No. OM-1 II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the OM-1 II the edge.

How much does each cost?

instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The instax WIDE Evo is $2,049 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and OM System press materials.