Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 vs Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Double exposure | false | true |
| Film format | Instax square | Instax mini |
Between the Instax SQUARE SQ40 and Lomo'Instant Automat Glass, the Instax SQUARE SQ40 comes out ahead in film format, while the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass wins on double exposure. Overall, the Instax SQUARE SQ40 scores 73.1 and the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass scores 75 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 75). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Instax SQUARE SQ40 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 mini).
Pick the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass if you care most about double exposure. Its strongest claims are double exposure. The single most decisive one: Has Double exposure.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 or Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass?
Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass leads the current Mars Score by 1.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 if…
Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 has the measurable edge on film format.
Choose Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass if…
Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass has the measurable edge on 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 SQ40 wins
- ▲Film format: Instax square (vs Instax mini).
Why Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax squarelead | Instax mini |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 3lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 457 g | 440 glead |