Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer vs Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | false |
| Film format | ZINK | Instax square |
Between the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer and Instax SQUARE SQ40, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) / film format, while the Instax SQUARE SQ40 wins on several specs. Overall, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer scores 95 and the Instax SQUARE SQ40 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.9 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) / film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print), film format. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
The Instax SQUARE SQ40 similarly does not 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 do not 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.
Which should you buy: Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer or Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40?
Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer leads the current Mars Score by 21.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer if…
Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer has the measurable edge on is hybrid, film format.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 if…
Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax square).
Why Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Instax square |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 0 | 1lead |
Design
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 160 glead | 457 g |