Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1→Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Square SQ1. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Mini LiPlay
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Battery lifeBuilt-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) vs 2 × CR2 (about 30 packs)
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Square SQ1 | Instax Mini LiPlay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £149 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2019 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Instant film: instax SQUARE (62 × 62 mm image) | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP) + instax mini printer | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with selfie mode (0.3–0.5 m) | Single AF, 10 cm to infinity | |
| Battery Life | 2 × CR2 (about 30 packs) | Built-in rechargeable (about 100 prints) | ↑ |
| Weight | 390g (without batteries) | 255g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Reverse-Galilean optical finder, 0.4× | 2.7" LCD (no optical finder) | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens |
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