Between the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro and I-2, the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) and film format, while the I-2 wins on double exposure. Overall, the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 and the I-2 scores 62.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Mini Shot 3 Square Retro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.5 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 Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) and film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print), film format.
Pick the I-2 if you care most about double exposure. Its strongest claims are double exposure.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Polaroid i-Type).
Why Polaroid - I-2 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - I-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Polaroid i-Type |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - I-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | truelead | false |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - I-2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 365 glead | 550 g |
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