Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 vs Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass
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 isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's 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.
Pick the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass if you care most about double exposure. Its strongest claims are double exposure.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
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 |
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