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Pros Lots of creative options, convenient size, great image quality, can save photos and view before printingGorgeous prints, lots of creative features, simple user interfaceEasy to use, stylish aesthetic, selfie modeDurable, user friendly, adjusts well to different lightingVintage appeal, creative controls, user-friendly app
Cons Mild learning curve to ensure prints come out well in different lighting situationsProne to jamming, expensive, on the heavy sideNo timer button, inaccurate film counterA slight learning curve, tends to shoot dark, on the heavy sideExpensive film, awkward size, muted colors
Bottom Line A hybrid that utilizes the best parts of digital and film, all in one convenient little packageA beautiful machine that produces stunning wide-format images with a vintage appealEasy to use and easy on the eyes, this point-and-shoot camera is the best choice for those looking for a simple and fun film experienceA visually pleasing blend of modern instant camera tech with old-fashioned film appealThis classic instant film staple is updated with the option to enhance the experience via a creative app
Rating Categories Fujifilm Instax Min... Lomography Lomo'Ins... Fujifilm Instax Squ... Fujifilm Instax Wid... Polaroid Now+ i-Type
Image Quality (40%)
7.5
9.5
7.5
6.5
6.5
User Friendliness (30%)
8.1
6.1
8.2
7.4
6.8
Features (15%)
9.0
7.0
6.6
7.4
8.2
Battery (15%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
Specs Fujifilm Instax Min... Lomography Lomo'Ins... Fujifilm Instax Squ... Fujifilm Instax Wid... Polaroid Now+ i-Type
Film Cost Per Photo (approx) $0.50 $0.85 $0.90 $0.95 $2.10
Film Capacity 10 shots 10 shots 10 shots 10 shots 8 shots
Battery Capacity Claimed: 40 prints per charge
Tested: About 5 packs or 50 prints; camera lasted a surpisingly long time when it read as "out of battery"		 Claimed: 30 Instax Square 10-pack
Tested: Accurate; the same batteries it came with were used throughout all of testing		 Claimed: 30 film packs
Tested: never had to change batteries		 Claimed: 30 Instax Square 10-pack
Tested: Accurate; the same batteries it came with were used throughout all of testing		 Claimed: 15 packs (or up to 60 days)
Tested: 1 charge lasted throughout testing
Power Supply Built-in rechargeable battery (Micro USB) Four size AA 1.5 V alkaline batteries 2 CR2 batteries Two CR2/DL CR2 lithium batteries Built-in rechargeable battery (micro USB)
Dimensions (as per manufacturer) 122 mm x 79 mm x 23 mm 167.8 mm x 94.7 mm x 120.9 mm (excluding protrusions) 130.7 mm × 118.6 mm × 57.5 mm 118.7 mm x 128.1 mm x 58.1 mm (excluding protrusions) 150mm ×111.2mm × 94mm
Weight (as per manufacturer) 16 oz 21.6 oz (without battery, strap, film pack, and close up lens) 13.8 oz 10.4 oz (without battery, strap, and film pack) 15.7 oz
Picture Size (as per manufacturer) 54mm x 86mm 99 mm x 62 mm 64mm x 64mm 99 mm x 62 mm 88.9 mm x 107mm
Image Settings In-camera filters (monochrome, vintage, aqua), an option for prints to be framed, photobooth option which prints 2 photos on the same sheet Light or dark mode, adjustable focal zoom dial Autofocus Double exposure, light or dark mode, macro, landscape, portrait Autofocus
Focus Distances Fixed focus Motor-driven 2-range switching (0.9 m - 3 m / 3m - infinity) Normal Mode (0.9 m - 3 m) Landscape Mode (3m - infinity) Zone focus Macro Mode (0.3m - 0.5m/1 ft - 1.6 ft)
Normal Mode (0.5 m - 2 m/1.6 ft - 6.6 ft)
Landscape Mode (2 m/6.6 ft and beyond)		 0.55m-1.3m, 0.6m-infinity
Focal Length 27 mm 95 mm 65.75 mm 0.3m and beyond (use selfie mode for 0.3m to 0.5m) 94.96 - 102.35mm
Aperture Max f/2.2 f/14 f/12.6 f/12.7 f/11 - f/64
Film or Digital Digital Film Film Film Film
Film Development Time Automatic digital print 90 seconds (dependent on ambient temperature) 90 seconds (dependent on ambient temperature) 90 seconds (dependent on ambient temperature) 10 to 15 minutes