Head-to-head · Best Instant Cameras

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid vs Polaroid OneStep 2

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 clear margin (4.1 vs 3.7). Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid is best for: creative hybrid users. Read the strengths below before deciding.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

4.1

3 sources$169.99as of Oct 28

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay is a hybrid of instant film and digital: it saves shots to internal memory or a microSD card so you choose which to print, and it doubles as a printer for photos sent from a smartphone. Reviewers liked its compact body and its many filters and frames, and it can record sound and print it as a QR code on the photo, though Tom's Guide found that feature a hassle and low-light performance subpar. Ease of use is the priority, with creative photo modes and audio built around it.

Strengths

— Selfie mirror on the front for framing self-portraits
— Records sound and prints it as a QR code that plays back from the photo
— Supports printing images from smartphone via Bluetooth and QR code audio clips

Watch-outs

— Subpar low-light performance
— Filters can't be added after shooting

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Ranked #6 in Best Instant Cameras

Polaroid OneStep 2

3.7

2 sources

The Polaroid OneStep 2 brings back the classic instant camera format with modern parts: a built-in lithium battery that makes film packs cheaper, and a bright built-in flash you can override. Reviewers found the light meter accurate and the camera comfortable to hold, but several were annoyed by the missing viewfinder tube and having to press an eye right up against the viewfinder. The included strap gets called poor quality. Anyone who wants a traditional instant camera experience with a few modern conveniences will like it, while those who want a better viewfinder should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Built-in lithium battery allows film packs to be cheaper as they no longer contain batteries
— Good built-in flash that is bright and has an override button
— Light meter performs well and rarely gets fooled

Watch-outs

— Missing viewfinder tube that helps guide the eye to the viewfinder
— Viewfinder requires putting eye very close which changes framing and can tilt the camera

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How they stack up

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

The Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid and the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo are both hybrids that capture digitally and print on Instax Mini film. The LiPlay records sound and prints it as a QR code on the photo, while the Mini Evo offers 10 lens effects and 10 film effects. The LiPlay weighs about 255 g against the Mini Evo's 285g and costs less.

Polaroid OneStep 2

The Polaroid OneStep 2 takes i-Type and 600 film, while the Polaroid I-2 also accepts SX-70 film. Its 106mm plastic fixed lens focuses from 2 feet to infinity, where the I-2 uses LiDAR autofocus and offers aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual modes. Both cameras have a built-in battery.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid	Polaroid OneStep 2
Film Format	Instax Mini Film	i-Type and 600 type
Lens	28mm equivalent f/2	106mm plastic fixed
Shutter Speed	1/4 to 1/8000 second	—
Battery Type	Rechargeable li-ion battery	—
Flash	Auto, forced and suppressed flash	Built-in with override button
Dimensions	82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm	—
Weight	Approximately 255 g	—
Connectivity	Bluetooth	—
Image Sensor	1/5-inch CMOS, 2560 x 1920	—
Screen	2.7-inch LCD	—
Battery	—	Built-in lithium
Focusing	—	2 feet to infinity

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