Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay vs Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro
Between the Instax mini LiPlay and Mini Shot 3 Square Retro, the Instax mini LiPlay comes out ahead in double exposure, while the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins on film format. Overall, the Instax mini LiPlay scores 94.5 and the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax mini LiPlay is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.5 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 Instax mini LiPlay if you care most about double exposure. The biggest gaps in its favor are double exposure.
Pick the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Instax mini LiPlay is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Why Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | ZINKlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | true |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | truelead | false |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 255 glead | 365 g |
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