Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer vs Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay
Between the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer and Instax mini LiPlay, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer comes out ahead in film format, while the Instax mini LiPlay wins on double exposure. Overall, the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer scores 95 and the Instax mini LiPlay scores 94.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (95 vs 94.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer if you care most about film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are film format.
Pick the Instax mini LiPlay 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 Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer wins
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Instax mini).
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Instax mini |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | true |
Features
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | false |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 0 | 1lead |
Design
| Spec | Canon - IVY 2 Mini Photo Printer | Fujifilm - Instax mini LiPlay |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 160 glead | 255 g |
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