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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid vs Fujifilm Instax Wide 400

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 3.3). The gap is mostly about creative hybrid users — read the strengths below before deciding.

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid
4 sources$175as of Sep 25

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
  • — Filters can't be added after shooting
  • — Subpar low-light performance
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Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
Ranked #11 in Best Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400
5 sources1 derived$166.99as of Oct 2

The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 is a basic, low-cost camera and the only current option for anyone shooting Instax Wide film. Controls take a step back from the 300, though the selfie timer picks up more range. Reviewers call the design bulky and awkward and point out there's no autofocus assistance, but they praise the image quality coming out of the 2:3 format. Simple operation and a low price make it a fit for casual users; anyone wanting advanced features or a camera that travels light should skip it.

Strengths
  • — Simple point-and-shoot design suitable for casual users
  • — Includes expanded selfie timer functionality with flick-to-trigger and foot timer
  • — Beautiful 2:3 aspect ratio image quality from the Instax Wide format
Watch-outs
  • — Lacks controls like flash on/off and exposure compensation, per Dan Finnen
  • — Manual focus with no indicators or sensors to assist
  • — Bulk and awkward build that is difficult to hold and transport, per Dan Finnen
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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay Hybrid

Compared to the Mini 12, it offers more digital connectivity and smartphone app integration, though it's more complex and less straightforward. Unlike the SQ1, it's more feature-rich and offers hybrid functionality, but it's more expensive and less user-friendly.

Fujifilm Instax Wide 400

The Fujifilm Instax Wide 400's affordable price point and 2:3 aspect ratio make it a budget-friendly alternative to the Polaroid I-2's advanced features and the Lomo Instant Square's creative modes. Unlike the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40, it doesn't produce square prints but offers a more basic, low-cost option. Compared to the Polaroid Snap 2, it lacks digital capture but provides a more traditional instant camera experience.

Specs side-by-side

SpecFujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay HybridFujifilm Instax Wide 400
Film FormatInstax Mini FilmInstax Wide
Lens28mm equivalent f/2—
Shutter Speed1/4 to 1/8000 second—
Battery TypeRechargeable li-ion battery—
FlashAuto, forced and suppressed flashBuilt In Flash
Dimensions82.5 mm × 122.9 mm × 36.7 mm—
WeightApproximately 255 g600g
ConnectivityBluetooth—
Image Sensor1/5-inch CMOS, 2560 x 1920—
Screen2.7-inch LCD—
Battery—4 AA
Color—Mint
Focusing—0.9-3m, 3m-infinity
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