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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
Alpha 7 IV

Sony

Alpha 7 IV

33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

instax WIDE Evo is 3.3 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

instax WIDE Evo

Wins

7categories

Alpha 7 IV

PortraitWildlife

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

instax WIDE Evo wins 0 categories·Alpha 7 IV wins 5 categories
  • 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

instax WIDE EvoAlpha 7 IV
Resolution16 MP33 MP
Sensor1/3 inchFull Frame
ISO max1,60051,200
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo5.5-stop
Weight490 g658 g
Battery100 shots580 shots
Burst10 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

Alpha 7 IV front view

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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV back view

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 shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV top view

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 lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 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 EvoAlpha 7 IV
Portrait
3.0Limited
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
2.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.5Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins

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 AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • BluetoothBoth 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?

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Full specifications

= category winner

instax WIDE Evo
Alpha 7 IV
Resolution
16 MP
33 MP2.1× more
Sensor type
1/3-inch CMOS
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
1/3 inch
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
instax WIDE Evo
Alpha 7 IV
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
instax WIDE Evo
Alpha 7 IV
Processor
X-Processor 5
BIONZ XR
instax WIDE Evo
Alpha 7 IV
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
1,600
51,200+5 stops
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
204,800
instax WIDE Evo
Alpha 7 IV
Shutter type
Automatic electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

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 July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.