Fujifilm - Instax Link Wide (Printer) vs Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40
Between the Instax Link Wide (Printer) and Instax SQUARE SQ40, the Instax Link Wide (Printer) comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print), while the Instax SQUARE SQ40 wins on film format. Overall, the Instax Link Wide (Printer) scores 95 and the Instax SQUARE SQ40 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Instax Link Wide (Printer) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.9 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 Link Wide (Printer) if you care most about hybrid (digital + print). The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print).
Pick the Instax SQUARE SQ40 if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format.
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Instax Link Wide (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 Link Wide (Printer) wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Why Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 wins
- ▲Film format: Instax square (vs Instax wide).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Link Wide (Printer) | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax wide | Instax squarelead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Link Wide (Printer) | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | false | false |
| Lens count | 0 | 1lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Link Wide (Printer) | Fujifilm - Instax SQUARE SQ40 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 230 glead | 457 g |
Spec-level deep dives
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