# Fujifilm Instax Wide 400

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-wide-400
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/instant-cameras
- Placement: #5 of 18 in Instant Cameras, B tier
- Brand: Fujifilm
- LP on this board: 591
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T08:00:12.445Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

The only current wide-format body, well covered by TechCrunch. Niche, but it owns its niche completely.

## For

- Produces prints about twice the size of Instax Mini photos
- Self-timer, close-up lens and simple controls suited to groups
- Impressive picture quality highlighted by owners
- Strongly recommended by Audioviser and The Consumer's Friend
- Consistently cited in tier lists

## Evidence

Consolidated from 23 cited sources across 20 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Fujifilm instax | - | - | https://www.instaxus.com/cameras/instax-wide-400-instant-camera/?bvstate=pg:2/ct:r | fetched and confirmed |
| TechCrunch | - | C | https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/23/the-instax-wide-400-builds-on-instant-photographys-simplicity-and-stretches-it-literally/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhphotovideo | Ronald Rated | C | https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1833543-REG/fujifilm_16824147_instax_wide_400_us.html | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | B | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/instant-cameras/this-fujifilm-instant-film-favorite-is-finally-getting-a-classic-makeover-the-instax-wide-400-will-soon-be-available-in-a-classic-black-look | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY0JVBnjf1m/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PetaPixel | Jeremy Gray | B | https://petapixel.com/2026/03/18/fujifilms-new-jet-black-instax-wide-400-looks-all-grown-up/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Just Another Chris | Just Another Chris | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDtM_4CKGKw | fetched and confirmed |
| MinistryTech | MinistryTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XqqG-VXKZo | fetched and confirmed |
| Actualidad Gadget - Reviews de Gadgets | Actualidad Gadget - Reviews de Gadgets | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kWmqTH_Bm4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Bhujekotecho | Bhujekotecho | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0oAMiDPuj8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Bright Tech Vision | Bright Tech Vision | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9K1M4eUsjDc | fetched and confirmed |
| Top Tech Selections | Top Tech Selections | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXGkS6mcz98 | fetched and confirmed |
| Top Tech Selections | Top Tech Selections | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-NVhncahNA | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadget Universe Picks | Gadget Universe Picks | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MFM7ceB03M | fetched and confirmed |
| Top Tech Selections | Top Tech Selections | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53DEwo1N3OY | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | C | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/buying-guides/the-best-instant-cameras | fetched and confirmed |
| PixInstant | Marie Dupont | B | https://www.pixinstant.com/en/test/instax-wide-400-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| CNN | Tom Page | B | https://www.cnn.com/world/asia/fujifilm-instax-popularity-spc | fetched and confirmed |
| Good Housekeeping | Simon Cocks | C | https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/product-reviews/tech/g28853149/best-instant-cameras/ | fetched and confirmed |
| T3 | t3.com | B | https://www.t3.com/tech/cameras/ive-been-dying-to-add-one-instant-camera-to-my-collection-for-ages-its-not-on-sale-right-now-but-these-alternatives-are | fetched and confirmed |
| WIRED | Scott Gilbertson | B | https://www.wired.com/gallery/which-instax-camera-should-you-buy/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Tom's Guide | tomsguide.com | B | https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-instant-cameras | fetched and confirmed |
| Camera Review | Camera Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7SBuOOtIU4 | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-99 |
| 2 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-13 |
| 3 | Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-evo |
| 4 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-12 |
| 6 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-41 |
| 7 | Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-square-sq1 |
| 8 | Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-square-sq40 |
| 9 | Leica Sofort 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/leica-sofort-2 |
| 10 | Polaroid Now Gen 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/polaroid-now-gen-3 |
| 18 | Polaroid Go Generation 2 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/polaroid-go-generation-2 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/instant-cameras.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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## Image

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