INSTAX
INSTAX SQ40 instant camera
A solid mid-range instant camera for photographers and content creators, leading with Instax Square.
59/100
Instax SquareCR262 x 62
£134best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Selfie mode + mirror
- Built-in flash
- Strap included
- No hybrid (digital + film)
- No double exposure
Score profile
Scored against the instant cameras classWhere the INSTAX SQ40 instant camera wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Film
Film formatInstax Square
Print size2.44 "
Image area62 mm
Shooting modes
Selfie mode + mirrorYes
Lens and flash
Built-in flashYes
Design and power
Battery typeCR2
Strap includedYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowINSTAX SQ40 instant camera vs Fujifilm Instax Mini 12
INSTAX SQ40 instant cameraInstax Mini 12
| INSTAXINSTAX SQ40 instant cameraThis page | FujifilmInstax Mini 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59 /100 | 59 /100 |
| Film format | Instax Square | instax mini |
| Selfie mode | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | — | 306 g |
Who it's for
Is the INSTAX SQ40 instant camera right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable instant camera for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need hybrid (digital + film), in which case a higher-tier instant camera is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the INSTAX SQ40 instant camera worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 59/100 against other instant cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the INSTAX SQ40 instant camera?
Its selfie mode + mirror stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Polaroid Now+ Gen 2?
The Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 scores 62/100 versus this one at 59/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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