Best Instant Portable Photo Printer // Instax vs Canon vs HP

[@FestHausLander]

Was deciding on portable printer, and this is by far the best printer comparison video I have come across. Thanks for the effort!

[@nikitaliu4914]

Best comparison video for mini printers. Thank you.

[@kevinmoore8780]

Thank you for the time you took to make the video. Having said that, I can't understand your top selection. The INSTAX had the old micro connector; it was bigger and I assume heavier; it has the plastic wastage; it has the longest print time. The latter is not a problem in this test but if you were with someone and giving them a print - you might not want to be standing around waiting for the print to develop. You also used a vertical image for the INSTAX and horizontal images for the other two. That makes comparisons difficult. If the INSTAX was more washed out then it would be good to see how washed out the background was. I agree having easier to access film is an advantage but only if you aren't in a larger city or tourist area. My local Staples and of course Amazon, carry both. Lastly the fact INSTAX can be used in their own dedicated camera is only a minor advantage at best. While I don't know the optics of the INSTAX camera, I can't picture many people going on vacation thinking they would take another bulky camera with them when they already have their cell phone with excellent cameras. And if they are, as I do, then it's a proper digital camera and not a novelty mini-image camera. Several things that you either barely touched on or ignored are important in such a review: *The INSTAX printer is more expensive. *INSTAX paper is at least 25% more expensive over the other two units. Very important in the long run. *The other printers have a sticker format that it doesn't appear the INSTAX has. This is why my daughter wants a printer - to make stickers. *The other printers have some variety of paper such as circular sticker images - something I can't find for INSTAX. *You don't note that in addition to Canon and HP zink papers being interchangeable - there are a number of other brands whose papers can be used. UNLIKE the INSTAX which appears to be proprietary. In the end I think I will go with the Canon due to the port but will buy my daughter HP paper to go with it.

[@jonniebox9656]

Best video video comparison I have seen. Thank you so much.

[@jijinoahoubusyness6795]

Happy New Year! 🎉🥳 Thanks so much for this video review! Everything was well explained, and I really appreciated seeing all of the sample photos! Thanks also for the additional tips and tricks! P.s. those dogs are so adorable! Great subjects and models! 🐾 🐶

[@ColorOfCozy]

thank you for this! Ive been looking for a mini printer for my scrapbooking

[@hodghe]

I photograph cars and this is an awesome device to have. I asked a friend of mine to print me a photo out of Polaroid because I know she had one. My excitement only lasted a few minutes until I saw the photo. Then I came here and got much more clarity about other options to consider. Great video 👏🏽👏🏽

[@mdrewpix1]

Just want to say that your enthusiasm is a joy to watch and I love those little nervous giggles! A question, though. Why is the Instax cropping the photo? Is there a setting to print the full size like the other two?

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Yeah, I don’t think I’ll ever be confident in front of the camera lol. Yes, with the Instax, you can reframe and rotate it so that you can print the full size like the other two printers. I have my photos cropped like that because I usually take my photos horizontally, but then display them vertically.

[@lulubutterfly24]

Very helpful video! I was deciding wether to get the sprocket but wanted to get more info on it, so thanks!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

I’m glad the video helped. I’ve actually been taking my HP sprocket with me on recent trips over the other 2 and with the Canon Zink paper. The only thing that still annoys me is the micro usb. All I need is that to be updated and l’ll be 100% happy lol

[@WorldravenNevar]

HP Sprocket it is

[@thundergato84]

I was going to go for the newer Instax 3, but the HP Sprocket won me over.

[@JaniceKo-o6u]

This is the best video comparison between all these three. Now I can make decisions clearly!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Glad the video was helpful. FYI, there’s actually a new Instax Mini Link 3, but I feel like most people watching this video were between the Canon and the HP

[@dynaw6401]

Best printer comparison video on KZbin! I just bought Canon Ivy + HP zink papers. Thanks so much. Your video was a lot of help!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Glad the video helped! Yeah, that’s the combo I’ve actually been recently too. I’m glad I randomly thought of swapping the Zink paper around lol

[@himekayuyu]

@@ROAMitRALPHquick question. Did you use the HP blue paper in the Ivy?

[@supergremlin2631]

In addition, I’ve heard Cannon Ivy printer has that blue tint to photos. I wonder since I can see it on the video. Any update maybe it’s a paper issue?

[@ROAMitRALPH]

@@supergremlin2631 I think it’s a paper issue. You can correct it by adjusting the tint in your edit, but I don’t think people want to do that for every single photo

[@elyshepard3402]

@@ROAMitRALPH the HP blue paper is not working in my ivy 2, what did you use for calibration?

[@eliza.the.earthling]

Thanks for this! Was going to treat myself to one of these for Christmas so now I know which is best for me, thank you ☺️

[@eliza.the.earthling]

Spoiler: I’m going with the Sprocket

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Glad the video was helpful. I was just about to ask which were you going with, but then I saw your follow up. Don’t forget to grab the Canon Zink paper 👍🏼

[@chocolatebutterfly3]

Such an awesome detailed review. Thank you!!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Thanks! 🙏🏼 Hope it was helpful 🍻

[@AlejandraHernandez-rk4cd]

Awesome Video!. I'm going with the cannon ivy 2 because of the in app features and was worried when the quality came out last in comparison to the HP Sprocket. But knowing it just depends on the quality of the Zink paper eases my mind. Great work!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

That’s a great choice. I didn’t think that the paper would matter either, but it really does make a difference lol. I haven’t bought new Canon Zink paper in a while, but I’m curious if they’ve “updated” them. If you do get it, let me know how it is with the sample paper they include

[@onlysublime]

You really should try the non-zink printers. Zink is ok for spur of the moment disposable pics. But they're pretty awful. The next step up is so so so much better. Stuff like the Canon qx20 printers. Those are dye sublimation printers which look beautiful and don't change colors over time. And they don't cost much more.

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Thanks for the suggestion!! I was actually looking at the Kodak Mini 3 and for some reason didn’t even think about checking out Canon’s options 🤦🏻‍♂️. I literally just ordered it lol. Thanks again 🍻

[@MangoMeerkat]

live the simple and straight to the point video! Just wondering have you ever used all three without an edited photo in lightroom or one less edited? and if that made any difference? and also if you would you ever consider doing another comparison with the app functionality?

[@angelica3bd]

Thank you!! Amazing demonstration!

[@Michelle-n7f]

INCREDIBLE REVIEW!!!!!🎉

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@Captain_Lumar]

I'm going to give my niece the HP printer for Christmas. Thank you for the comparison video.

[@ROAMitRALPH]

They’re great for gifts. Especially since everyone is taking photos with their phones, it’s fun actually making a physical print.

[@KNguyen-es9qh]

Thank you. It was a helpful review!

[@uritamminga1]

Thanks for a good review!

[@charles_wren_films]

Crucially, the Instax “prints” are actually film. So when you mention that it has a film like quality, that’s because it literally IS film.

[@ajoker100]

Great video thanks, why does the instax print in a different orientation to the other landscapes?

[@jingoro1886]

thank you for such a comprehensive cmparison! your video really helped me make a long debated decision - im probably going with the instax since the cartiridge is compatible w the instax camera :D but the micro usb... ugh.

[@rcinematic]

Recently just ordered instax mini 12 for my daughter but I’m going to return it since I just found out about the instax mini link 3 with AR features and such. She uses my old iPhones 11 pro and 7 plus, which got better quality than the actual instax cameras. Shoot, I’ll be using the printer too now lol Thanks for the tip about using the empty cartridge as a photo stand too. Thanks

[@bondeappetite703]

Wish you had done the Kodak retro too 😊

[@ROAMitRALPH]

I’ve been looking at that, maybe I’ll pick I’ll pick it up and give it a try. Is the Mini 3 the newest one they have?

[@JoannaBPinneo]

One thing that you didn't mention is that when you had a landscape photo, the Instax printed it vertically and cropped the photo significantly, which makes a real difference to me. Otherwise, great job on the comparison!

[@rcinematic]

Can’t you just rotate the landscape pics?

[@justicefierro328]

You can rotate the picture in the app so it prints as a landscape

[@adanrivera744]

Great video! I like the insta cuz the way it prints the pics. Is old school looking which is cool.

[@Shadowthevampire]

is it hp sprocket, hp sprocket 200 or hp sprocket select that you own

[@edwardlin2941]

thank you, very helpful

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Glad I was able to help. Btw, the Instax just got updated with the Mini Link 3. I haven’t had a chance to try it out yet, but something to keep in mind.

[@raulacosta6020]

Can you do a comparison with the Polaroid gen 2 . I currently have that. Want to see if upgrade to the HP

[@aspenknight7237]

2 things: one printed vertical while the other 2 are horizontal. Also, it would be helpful to know the size of the photos. These look like 3 in. x 2 in.

[@sezzyhills]

how are people choosing between the sprocket and the ivy?! are they exactly the same?

[@bluherondale8889]

Does any zink paper work with HP/canon? I'm deciding which one to get and leaning towards HP sprocket, but from where I'm from, it might be hard to find the exact HP zink paper

[@DavidYokelson]

Maybe the Canon photo quality could be fixed in settings? Have you contacted them? it seems unlikely Canon would release a crap product that alters the colors to that degree. From having worked with Photoshop, the poor prints look very much like a color profile mismatch. In the Lightroom settings, did you use an RGB profile or a CYMK? Did you set Lightroom to manage the color, or to allow the printer to manage the color? Does Lightroom have Canon Ivy profile? Does the Ivy have any settings/adjustments? If you find a solution, please let us know. As you said, it would be nice to have a printer with a USB-C charge port.

[@BlackQueenPhotog]

So is the paper what matters between the Canon and HP?

[@loganz]

Thanks. I ended up going with the Canon only because of the USB C port lol.

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Oh I 100% don’t blame you. I hate having to use a micro USB cable these days 😂

[@28MJayy]

what about price of refills? that's the most important

[@nashjoseph227]

Is it possible to use glossy photo paper with zink instant printer ?

[@icu2995]

Canon with HP paper it is 😂

[@ROAMitRALPH]

It’s weird, but that’s actually the combo I’ve been going with recent lol

[@rachrach2]

@@ROAMitRALPH is there anything special you have to do when you use the hp paper in the cannon printer? I just bought the cannon printer, but I am very interested in using the hp paper for it.

[@ROAMitRALPH]

@@rachrach2 There’s nothing extra you have to do. Just insert the HP paper into the printer like it was Canon paper 🖨️👍🏼

[@kawaiimemolove]

TFS!

[@Robert-cd5zr]

I just want zink paper with no sticker. Just regular. Ughhh

[@sunsuci]

You can just keep the backing on!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

Like @sunsuci was saying you could just leave the backing on, but I do know what you’re saying, I had a photo peel on me when I had it in my bag, so it would be nice to have paper that didn’t have the sticky backing

[@ourcreativebeehive]

We have the HP and the Instax. We have had them for years now. We also have two of the cameras.

[@mellonydaniels5636]

Which one would you recommend?

[@Roverkji]

Do the instax photos fade by the time?

[@MusabTahaTarik]

unfair comparison!

[@runito75]

Are you in a hurry? You talk too fast! Take it easy!!! Dont stress!

[@ROAMitRALPH]

I’ve always been a quick speaker, this is actually me trying to slow it down 🤣🤣