Fujifilm
instax WIDE Evo
Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.
$249
Launch priceReleased Dec 2021
OM System
OM-1 II
Flagship MFT with stacked sensor, 120fps, and pro wildlife features.
$2,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2024
OM-1 II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
instax WIDE Evo
Wins
OM-1 II
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOM-1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BOM-1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 11 fps)
- BOM-1 II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BOM-1 II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 599 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
OM-1 II
135 × 92 × 73 mm
599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
instax WIDE Evo is 37mm thinner than OM-1 II but it is also 25mm wider and 29mm taller.
instax WIDE Evo is 314 g lighter than OM-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 36mm instax WIDE Evo · 73mm OM-1 II
Sensor size, to scale
instax WIDE Evo
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
OM-1 II
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
1.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
instax WIDE Evo: mount data unavailable
OM-1 II
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
instax WIDE Evo
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 160, 121, 36
Weight
285 g vs 599 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher 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…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.8, 91.6, 72.7
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓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
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
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?
Compare live prices for the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm instax WIDE Evo
OM System OM-1 II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
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 4.5/10 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.
Which shoots faster bursts — the instax WIDE Evo or the OM-1 II?
instax WIDE Evo reaches 11 fps electronic. OM-1 II reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and OM-1 II?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g and OM-1 II weighs 599 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 314 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 640 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 520 shots for the OM-1 II, giving the instax WIDE Evo the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $249 and OM-1 II at $2,399. The instax WIDE Evo is $2,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.