Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 vs Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer)
Between the Instax SQUARE SQ1 and Hi·Print 2 (Printer), the Instax SQUARE SQ1 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) wins on hybrid (digital + print) and film format. Overall, the Instax SQUARE SQ1 scores 80.4 and the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Hi·Print 2 (Printer) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.6 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.
The Instax SQUARE SQ1 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) and film format. Its strongest claims are hybrid (digital + print), film format.
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Hi·Print 2 (Printer) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: Hi-Print (vs Instax square).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax square | Hi-Printlead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | truelead |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | truelead | false |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 1lead | 0 |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ1 | Polaroid - Hi·Print 2 (Printer) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 390 g | 230 glead |
Spec-level deep dives
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