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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
instax WIDE Evo
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 1,600)
- BGR IVx has higher Battery life (CIPA) (250 shots vs 100 shots)
- Ainstax WIDE Evo has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- BGR IVx has lower Weight (265 g vs 490 g)
- BGR IVx has higher Resolution (25.74 MP vs 16 MP)
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
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
instax WIDE Evo is 29mm wider, 64mm taller, and 29mm thicker than GR IVx.
instax WIDE Evo is 225 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 1,600 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
250 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Wi-Fi
Only GR IVx supports it
Weight
265 g vs 490 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm instax WIDE Evo
Ricoh GR IVx
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, instax WIDE Evo or GR IVx?
GR IVx scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 25.74MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx?
instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 225 g lighter.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx record 4K video?
instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the instax WIDE Evo and GR IVx weather sealed?
instax WIDE Evo: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the GR IVx the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and GR IVx at $1,499. The instax WIDE Evo is $1,149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.