However, what we particularly like about the SP-3 is the format: it’s currently the only dedicated portable printer that uses square prints. There are cheaper instant printers than the Instax Share SP-3. You can even use the printer as a remote control for your smartphone camera, tilting the printer back and forth to zoom in and out – though it’s a little laggy and occasionally doesn’t work at all. Photos come out clear, crisp and vibrant on the Mini film, and after printing, there’s a handy button to get a second copy instantly.įun options include a ‘match test’ that prints out a photo with a compatibility score between two people, and the ‘party print’ mode that allows users to add photos from up to five phones to create one Instax print. The printer has a speed of around 12 seconds per print, supports continuous printing and can print up to 100 photos on a single charge. You can edit photos within the app, with colour filters and dials to change the brightness, contrast and saturation. It can’t connect to social media networks however, so you can only print photos from your device.įrom the app, you can access your image library and choose frames and options including split prints (separating one photo into two prints) and collages. It connects to your phone through the Mini Link app and Bluetooth and also supports Fujifilm X Series cameras. The Mini Link looks great, with funky colour options and a young and fresh feel.
The Instax Mini Link uses Fujifilm’s Instax Mini film. However, if you want larger photos, then this is the Instax printer for you. The Instax Link Wide is slightly pricier than the Mini Link which has very similar features. The companion app provides multiple customisation options such as filters, collages and the option to add QR codes, though it could do with some improvements with its layout. The running costs of this printer will stack up over time due to the cost of Instax Wide film. However, the quality isn’t quite as impressive as what you will find on the Polaroid Hi-Print. Like other Instax products, the prints are bright and colourful with a vintage feel. Photos on the Instax Link Wide are double the size of what you’ll find on the Mini printers and cameras, but the printing speed is very quick at around 12 seconds, with 90 seconds of development time. It has a great design that is suited both for sitting in your home and for taking on the road. The Instax Link Wide is Fujifilm’s best instant printer yet, producing large, glossy prints with minimal fuss. The only real downside is that paper is more expensive than the Zink prints used in most rival products, so running costs over time will add up – but we think the trade-off is worth it given the far superior print quality. It also syncs with any image folders on your phone, plus images from WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. The accompanying app is simple and user-friendly, with options to customise photos with frames, filters, aspect ratio changes, text, and stickers – but few unnecessary frills to over-complicate things.
The wait is worth it, as print quality is overall extremely high and more detailed, vivid, and striking than you would get from a quicker digital instant printer. Printing is slightly slower than most rivals at around 50 seconds – but this is due to it being a dye-sublimation printer, which means that the print ejects in and out at least four times to add each layer of colour, plus a protective film. The Polaroid Hi-Print is a simple, no-nonsense digital printer that costs less than most rivals while delivering superior print quality – though pricey paper means it’ll cost you in the long run.
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