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
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
instax WIDE Evo is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
instax WIDE Evo
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 1,600)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs 100 shots)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
instax WIDE Evo is 17mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 7mm wider and 29mm taller.
instax WIDE Evo is 168 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm instax WIDE Evo · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
instax WIDE Evo
139 × 125 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 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
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
instax WIDE Evo: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
490 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 1,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm instax WIDE Evo
Sony Alpha 7 IV
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, instax WIDE Evo or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV?
instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
instax WIDE Evo does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV?
instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 168 g lighter.
Do the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the instax WIDE Evo and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
instax WIDE Evo: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 100 shots (CIPA) for the instax WIDE Evo and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
instax WIDE Evo launched at $350 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The instax WIDE Evo is $2,149 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.