HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer vs Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1
Between the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer and Instax SQUARE SQ1, the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) and film format, while the Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins on several specs. Overall, the Sprocket Portable Photo Printer scores 95 and the Instax SQUARE SQ1 scores 80.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Sprocket Portable 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 Sprocket Portable 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 Sprocket Portable Photo Printer is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why HP - Sprocket Portable 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 | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Instax square |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 0 | 1lead |
Design
| Spec | HP - Sprocket Portable Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 glead | 390 g |
Spec-level deep dives
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