Portable photo printer comparison

A portable photo printer is currently available for 119.90 € at Amazon and MN photo vidéo, according to a comparison by Rick (@lesnums_bonplan). The Canon Selphy QX20 is highlighted as having the best quality-to-price ratio among 13 models tested in the laboratory.

Features of the Canon Selphy QX20

It features a dual paper feeding system that allows for credit card or square format prints. Strengths of the Canon Selphy QX20 include the ability to print in two formats, a simple to use application, printing with or without margins, fineness of print quality, and adhesive paper.

Weaknesses of the Canon Selphy QX20

Weaknesses include the cost of consumables, somewhat noisy printing, no truly margin-free mode, reduced battery autonomy (20 prints), and a lot of plastic waste in the cartridges. Canon has evolved its portable photo printer Selphy QX20 with the possibility to print in two formats, a feature not available with the direct competitor, Instax from Fujifilm.

Printing technology and appeal

The thermal sublimation printing delivers very precise and pleasant to look at images, which may attract scrapbooking enthusiasts and those who want to keep memories in front of them. The Fujifilm Instax Link Wide is noted as having the second best quality-to-price ratio.

Features of the Fujifilm Instax Link Wide

It is a silver halide photo printer in wide format, with a high cost per photo but few other flaws. It is very easy to use thanks to an effective application with many creative options, and it produces images with a fairly accurate rendering.

Target audience for Fujifilm Instax Link Wide

It may prove convincing for a very large audience of silver halide memory enthusiasts or professionals who want to add a touch of originality to their communication.