Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 vs Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | true |
| Double exposure | false | true |
| Film format | Instax square | Instax wide |
Between the Instax SQUARE SQ1 and Instax Wide Evo, the Instax SQUARE SQ1 comes out ahead in film format, while the Instax Wide Evo wins on hybrid (digital + print) / double exposure. Overall, the Instax SQUARE SQ1 scores 80.4 and the Instax Wide Evo scores 69.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax SQUARE SQ1 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.0 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 SQUARE SQ1 if you care most about film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are film format. The single most decisive one: Film format: Instax square (vs Instax wide).
Pick the Instax Wide Evo if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) / double exposure. Its strongest claims are hybrid (digital + print), double exposure. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Instax SQUARE SQ1 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: Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 or Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo?
Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 leads the current Mars Score by 11.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print), double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 if…
Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 has the measurable edge on film format.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo if…
Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo has the measurable edge on is hybrid, has double exposure.
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 Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins
- ▲Film format: Instax square (vs Instax wide).
Why Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax squarelead | Instax wide |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | truelead |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | truelead | false |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 1 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 390 glead | 490 g |