Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer vs Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1
Between the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer and Instax SQUARE SQ1, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) and film format, while the Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins on several specs. Overall, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer scores 95 and the Instax SQUARE SQ1 scores 80.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) and film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print), film format.
The Instax SQUARE SQ1 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax square).
Why Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Instax square |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 0 | 1lead |
Design
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 160 glead | 390 g |
Spec-level deep dives
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