Head-to-head · Best Instant Cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid vs Lomo Instant Square

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

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The short answer

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid and Lomo Instant Square score essentially the same (4.1 vs 4.1). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #2 in Best Instant Cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

4.1

4 sources$169as of Jul 31

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is a hybrid of instant film and digital, and it brings a dedicated selfie camera to the Instax line for the first time. Reviewers noted the redesign, with a larger grip and a better user interface, though some found the power button slow to respond and the button placement awkward. It handles digital capture and smartphone printing, and adds the new instax Sound Album feature for animated videos with sound. Ease of use is the priority, with creative photo modes and audio built around it.

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 #1 in Best Instant Cameras

Lomo Instant Square

4.1

4 sources2 derived$219as of Aug 1

The Lomo Instant Square is a dual-format analog camera that takes both Instax Square and Instax Mini film, which nothing else on the instant market does. Reviewers praised the creative options: multiple exposure modes, bulb (long-exposure) capability, and several focusing choices. Accessories in the box include a splitzer for double exposures and a front filter for close-ups. Some reviewers called out the bulky body and the hassle of tracking down CR2 batteries. Photographers who want creative control over instant film are the audience.

Strengths

— Dual-format capability allowing use of both Instax Square and Instax Mini film
— Includes multiple focusing options (0.8m, 1-2.5m, infinity) and portrait lens for close-up shots
— Features multiple exposure and bulb (long-exposure) modes for creative photography

Watch-outs

— Bulky design that's not pocket-friendly despite flat form factor
— Uses non-standard CR2 lithium batteries that may be hard to find

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

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.

Lomo Instant Square

The Lomo Instant Square's dual-format capability and creative exposure modes distinguish it from the Fujifilm Instax Mini Film Twin Pack which lacks creative features. Unlike the Polaroid I-2, it doesn't offer advanced manual controls but provides more creative flexibility. Compared to the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40, it supports both Instax Square and Instax Mini film, making it more versatile for different film types.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid	Lomo Instant Square
Film Format	Instax Mini Film	Instax Square & Mini
Lens	28mm equivalent f/2	95mm f/10 (45mm equiv)
Shutter Speed	1/4 to 1/8000 second	—
Battery Type	Rechargeable li-ion battery	—
Flash	Built-in with on, auto and off settings	Built In Flash
Dimensions	82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm	—
Weight	265g	—
Connectivity	Bluetooth	—
Battery	—	2x CR2 lithium
Focusing	—	0.8m, 1-2.5m, infinity
Color	—	White, red, black and blue

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