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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid vs Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.0 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about creative hybrid users — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

4.0

$185as of Jul 5

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay+ is a hybrid instant film and digital camera that introduces a dedicated selfie camera for the first time in the Instax line. Reviewers noted its improved design with a larger grip and enhanced user interface, though some found the power button response time and button placement awkward. The camera supports digital capture, smartphone printing, and includes the new instax Sound Album feature for animated videos with sound. It's designed for ease of use while offering creative photo modes and audio integration.

Strengths

— Features a dedicated selfie camera with wider 23mm focal length and f/2.2 aperture
— Includes instax Sound Album feature that turns photos into animated videos with sound
— Supports printing images from smartphone via Bluetooth and QR code audio clips

Watch-outs

— Power button requires long press of over three seconds to activate
— Selfie toggle button positioned close to power button, causing accidental presses

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Ranked #3 in Best Instant-film-cameras

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6

3.8

$19.99as of Jul 5

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 is a fully analog instant camera designed for the newer Instax Square film format, which produces 2.4 x 2.4 inch prints. Dan Finnen of Dan Finnen Writing noted that while the camera offers a more spacious frame than Instax Mini, it doesn't significantly improve upon the format's limitations for artistic work. Gordon from Camera Labs highlighted the camera's simplicity and compactness, though he emphasized that the auto focus and flash settings often produce inconsistent results. The SQ6 sits between Instax Mini and Wide in terms of print size and camera ergonomics, but lacks the advanced features of digital competitors.

Strengths

— Simple analog design with no internal memory or screen, appealing to purists
— Compact size similar to Instax Mini 9, easy to handle
— Prints measure 2.4 x 2.4 inches (62 x 62 mm), wider than Instax Mini but smaller than Instax Wide

Watch-outs

— Small and awkward viewfinder, not much better than cheap rangefinder cameras
— Auto mode focuses between macro and landscape, resulting in soft images for close or distant subjects
— Flash off mode falls back on long shutter speeds, negating much of its value

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How they stack up

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid stands out from the Evo with its dedicated selfie camera and sound album feature, which the Evo lacks. Compared to the Mini 12, it offers more digital connectivity and smartphone app integration, though it's more complex and less straightforward. Unlike the SQ1, it's more feature-rich and offers hybrid functionality, but it's more expensive and less user-friendly.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6 is more analog and traditional than the Evo, lacking digital features but offering better build quality and simpler operation. Compared to the SQ1, it's more practical and less prone to cheap construction issues, though it's less user-friendly due to its auto-focus limitations. Unlike the Mini 12, it's more consistent in its analog approach and lacks the modern convenience features.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid	Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6
Film Format	Instax Mini Film	Instax Square
Lens	28mm equivalent f/2	Retractable lens, 2 components, 2 elements
Shutter Speed	1/4 to 1/8000 second	Mechanical
Battery Type	Rechargeable li-ion battery	2 x AA batteries
Flash	Built-in with on, auto and off settings	Built-in automatic electronic flash
Dimensions	82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm	118.7 mm × 128.1 mm × 58.1 mm
Weight	265g	Approximately 150g
Connectivity	Bluetooth	—

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