Fujifilm's instax mini LiPlay+ ships late October for $234.95. Twin cameras, layered photos, upgraded sound printing. Midnight Blue or Sand Beige.
What It Is
Hybrid instant camera. Shoots digital, prints on instax Mini film. The "+" adds a front selfie camera, Layered Photo mode (blends both cameras), a 3.0" LCD, and USB-C.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1/5-inch CMOS (~4.9MP, 2560×1920) |
| Screen | 3.0" TFT, ~920k dots |
| Prints | instax Mini film; 800×600 dots @ 318 dpi, ~13s per print |
| Memory | ~45 shots internal; microSD/SDHC support (≈850 images/GB) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.1; USB-C charging |
| Battery | ~100 prints per charge |
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What's New vs the Original LiPlay (2019)
Twin cameras
(rear + selfie) and Layered Photo mode
Bigger, sharper rear LCD
(3.0" 920k vs 2.7" 230k)
Sound upgrades
"instax Sound Print/Album" adds short audio via QR and creates animated sound albums from phone media
Should You Buy It?
Get it for compact hybrid shooting—selfies, audio QR codes, layered shots. Print quality: standard 318 dpi.
Want sharper? Mini Evo hits 635 dpi.
Best Alternatives
Highest Print Quality (Mini Format)
instax mini Evo — Hybrid camera with physical dials (10 lens × 10 film effects) and up to 1600×600 dots (≈635 dpi) when printing from the camera; 800×600 via app. Double the LiPlay+ resolution.
Bigger Prints, Same Hybrid Concept
instax WIDE Evo — Hybrid using WIDE film (twice the Mini print area), 3.5" LCD, effects, and smartphone printing. Great for group shots and events. Camera is larger and film costs more per shot.
The Verge: Fujifilm's new hybrid instant camera
Premium Styling, Mini Prints
Leica Sofort 2 — Hybrid instant with Leica design, 3" display, digital capture + Mini prints. Get it for the Leica badge and build. Priced above Fujifilm with similar output.
Simple & Affordable (Analog Only)
instax mini 12 — Point-and-shoot, AA batteries, great for kids and parties. No digital capture or reprints.
instax mini 99 — Premium analog with color-effect LEDs, manual brightness, bulb mode. For creative analog shooters.
Different Look & Vibe (Polaroid)
Polaroid Now+ (Gen 2) — Analog i-Type camera with app modes (aperture priority, light painting, double exposure). Larger, square-ish Polaroid prints. Film is pricier and exposure can be fussier than instax.
Pick your instax, fast
Skip the spec soup. Think about how you’ll actually use it—selfies, parties, big prints—and start here.
Selfies, audio, small body
→ LiPlay+ (instax.com)
Sharpest Mini prints & tactile controls
→ Mini Evo (specs)
Big prints at parties
→ WIDE Evo (The Verge)
Cheapest, no-nonsense instant fun
→ Mini 12 (instax.com)
Premium analog creativity (no digital)
→ Mini 99 (instax.com)
Polaroid look & app tricks
→ Polaroid Now+ Gen 2 (polaroid.com)
Instax & alternatives: quick comparison
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Sources & References
- Fujifilm official announcement: instax mini LiPlay+
- instax mini LiPlay specifications
- instax mini Evo specifications
- No sponsorship; informational guide based on official specs and comparisons
