# Fujifilm Instax Square SQ1

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-square-sq1
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/instant-cameras
- Placement: #7 of 18 in Instant Cameras, C tier
- Brand: Fujifilm
- LP on this board: 484
- Last researched: 2026-09-10T08:00:12.445Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

KEH top-five placement and strong owner feedback. The square format pick, provided you accept the format's uncertain future.

## For

- Larger square format gives more real estate per shot
- Automatic exposure with a dedicated selfie mode
- Owners describe it as nostalgic with fantastic quality
- Consistently mentioned by Audioviser
- Solid performance

## Against

- The square format's future is uncertain, with only a couple of current bodies left

## Evidence

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 21 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Instax | - | B | https://instax.co.uk/the-no-gatekeeping-guide-to-your-new-instax/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Travelling Lens | - | B | https://travellinglens.substack.com/p/fujifilm-instax-sq1-review | fetched and confirmed |
| AllExpertReviews | AllExpertReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYycJGNhaI4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. | Contributors to Wikimedia projects | B | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Instax_cameras_and_printers | fetched and confirmed |
| The Telegraph | telegraph.co.uk | B | https://www.telegraph.co.uk/recommended/tech/best-instant-cameras/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Digital Camera World | digitalcameraworld.com | B | https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/instant-cameras/6-year-old-fujifilm-camera-is-suddenly-popular-exceeding-sales-expectations-in-japan-and-production-cannot-keep-up-thanks-to-a-new-trend | fetched and confirmed |
| SmartBuy Reviews | SmartBuy Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPOm2dxgeB0 | fetched and confirmed |
| TechoJo | TechoJo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lx98gUH2dlA | fetched and confirmed |
| Review Spectrum | Review Spectrum | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plGrWZO_LuE | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Sciencexx | Tech Sciencexx | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YepcyZmjFvs | fetched and confirmed |
| Gear Sense Now | Gear Sense Now | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2qN4_jawAc | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Rankers6 | Tech Rankers6 | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RRfpsnbeo4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Gear Vault | Smart Gear Vault | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP_Z3VGb6qI | fetched and confirmed |
| Gadgetology Hub | Gadgetology Hub | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OANMZSVER0o | fetched and confirmed |
| Future Gear Picks | Future Gear Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ildsfikodsw | fetched and confirmed |
| Product Reviews For Everyday | Product Reviews For Everyday | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DO8Z_JQ71A | fetched and confirmed |
| Next-Level Tech | Next-Level Tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zukx0ZuNcU | fetched and confirmed |
| Innova Gadget Scout | Innova Gadget Scout | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4rzWqoimEE | fetched and confirmed |
| Smart Gear Vault | Smart Gear Vault | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoKRuzBEaNw | fetched and confirmed |
| Top Tech Selections | Top Tech Selections | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V5U9uXtEJk | fetched and confirmed |
| Holiday Presents Everyone Will Love | hgtv.com | B | https://www.hgtv.com/shopping/gift-guides/best-christmas-gifts | fetched and confirmed |
| KEH | - | B | https://www.keh.com/expert-advice/camera-gear/top-5-best-instant-and-polaroid-cameras/?srsltid=AfmBOorjE7iBT3ISLkYdIulpXixxQuMC85upV6MZE5gP3XZ9MFRScuMz | outlet blocks automated checks |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 13 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-13 |
| 3 | Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-evo |
| 4 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-12 |
| 5 | Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-wide-400 |
| 6 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-41 |
| 8 | Fujifilm Instax Square SQ40 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-square-sq40 |
| 9 | Leica Sofort 2 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/leica-sofort-2 |
| 10 | Polaroid Now Gen 3 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/polaroid-now-gen-3 |
| 11 | Lomography Lomo'Instant Wide Glass | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/lomography-lomo-instant-wide-glass |
| 12 | Fujifilm Instax Mini 70 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/fujifilm-instax-mini-70 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/instant-cameras.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

## How to read this

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## Image

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