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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid vs Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass

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 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.1 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about creative hybrid users — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #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 #8 in Best Instant Cameras

Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass

3.8

4 sources1 derived$129as of Jul 31

Reviewers call the Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass the world's first instant camera with a wide-angle glass lens, a 38mm (21mm equivalent) f/4.5 design using 6 elements in 4 groups. Operation is fully automated with manual overrides for flash, exposure compensation, and multiple exposures, and the box includes creative accessories like colored filters and a Bluetooth shutter release. Critics flagged the large, non-pocketable body and the uncommon CR2 batteries. It shoots Instax Mini film and aims squarely at creative photography, mixing automation with manual control for artistic work.

Strengths

— Features a wide-angle 38mm glass lens (21mm equivalent in 35mm terms) with 6 elements in 4 groups
— Fully automated operation with manual controls for flash, exposure compensation, and multiple exposures
— Includes creative accessories like colored filters, Bluetooth shutter release, and close-up lens

Watch-outs

— Large, non-pocketable design with square form factor
— Uses uncommon CR2 (3V) batteries that are hard to find
— Limited LCD display - relies on LED indicators for settings

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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.

Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass

The Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass's wide-angle glass lens distinguishes it from the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400's basic design and manual focus. Unlike the Polaroid I-2, it lacks advanced manual controls but offers creative accessories like colored filters. Compared to the Lomo Instant Square, it provides fully automated operation with manual controls for flash and exposure compensation, making it more accessible for creative users.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid	Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass
Film Format	Instax Mini Film	Instax Mini
Lens	28mm equivalent f/2	38mm (21mm equivalent)
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 (3V)
Focusing	—	0.3m to infinity
Color	—	black with orange detailing

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