Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40→Fujifilm Instax Pal 2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Instax Square SQ40. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Instax Pal 2
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Generation3 years newer (2026 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Instax Square SQ40 | Instax Pal 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Instax Square SQ40 | Instax Pal 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £134 | £144 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | Instant film: instax SQUARE (62 × 62 mm image) | Digital 1/3.06" CMOS (10MP), no film | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus with selfie mode (0.3–0.5 m) | Single AF with face detection, 8 cm to infinity | |
| Battery Life | 2 × CR2 (about 30 packs) | Built-in rechargeable | |
| Weight | 453g (without batteries) | 87g | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Reverse-Galilean optical finder, 0.4× | Built-in optical finder + 1.3" LCD | |
| Mount | Fixed lens | — |
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