Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 Review

March 28, 2019 | Amy Davies | Rating star Rating star Rating star Half rating star

Introduction

The Instax Square SQ20 is Fujifilm’s latest instant camera. Making its debut at Photokina towards the end of 2018, it follows on from the previous year’s Instax SQ10 – the first “hybrid” Instax camera. Being hybrid, it uses a digital camera sensor but includes an Instax printer within it for creating a print of your shots.

There have been a number of changes made to the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20, including the introduction of several new modes, such as “motion mode” which allows the extraction of stills from short video clips.

The SQ20 uses a slightly smaller sensor than its predecessor, featuring a 1/5 inch CMOS sensor (the SQ10 has a 1/4inch sensor). The lens stays the same as on the SQ10, but thanks to the smaller sensor, it equates to a slightly longer equivalent focal length (you now get 33.4mm, compared with 28.5mm from the older model). Digital zoom has been introduced to the SQ20, allowing you to get up to 4x closer to the subject.

As before, the “SQ” in the name of the product denotes that the cameras use the Instax Square format, which is larger than Instax Mini and measures 86 x 72mm, with a 62 x 62mm image size.

A pack of 10 shots will set you back around £9, while the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 camera itself costs around £170. It is available in either black or beige.

Ease of Use

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Front of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 is similar, but not exactly the same as the SQ10. It still features a rounded off square design, and both are still roughly the same size and shape. It’s a slightly strange experience to use this camera when compared to other “normal” cameras and you can expect to attract attention when using it in public places as passers-by wonder what the strange device you’re using is.

A difference from the previous generation of the camera is that it is now switched on via a toggle switch on the back of the camera – the SQ10 was switched on via dial around the lens on the front of the camera. On the SQ20, the lens ring instead can be used to activate the digital zoom from wide-angle to telephoto.

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 gives you two options for switching it on – there’s the normal picture taking mode, indicated by a blank square, and the new “motion” mode, which we’ll cover in more detail later. To take a picture, there are dual shutter release buttons on the front of the camera – which in another slightly subtle difference from the SQ10 are now rectangular, rather than round.

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Rear of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20

You can use the SQ20 purely as a digital camera, but if you want to take advantage of the inbuilt Instax printer, you will first need to load some film into the device. Luckily this is an extremely easy process – simply flip the film switch to unlock the camera’s back door. You should see a yellow marker on the camera which you can match to the yellow marker on the Instax film. Once you’ve popped it into place, simply shut the door and wait for the film’s protective slide to come out of the film slot. After that you’re ready to print whenever you like.

The SQ10 had a switch on the side to allow you to choose between “Auto” and “Manual” printing – if the switch was set to Auto, the SQ10 would automatically print out any shot that was taken. With the SQ20, the switch is gone, but the option can still be activated from within the main menu. We’d recommend leaving this to off though, to ensure that you only print successful shots.

Taking an image is a very simple process – just like the SQ10, there’s no option to change any of the settings, such as ISO, shutter speed or aperture, you simply point and shoot. There’s no viewfinder here, so you’ll be using the screen to compose your images. The screen size has been reduced both in terms of resolution and physical size when compared to the SQ20 – it’s now just 2.7-inches, with 230k-dot resolution (compared with 3-inches and 460k-dot). It’s safe to say that it’s not the best screen on the market but it does a sufficient job at helping you frame your shot.

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The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 Printing

If you want to take a selfie, a small but useful addition to the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 is a selfie mirror which you’ll see just to the right of the lens and helps you to frame up your shot to ensure everything is where it should be.

When you want to print an image you’ve taken, first press the playback button. Before you print, you can make adjustments to the shot – such as altering exposure compensation, adding a vignette or adding a filter effect. There are more filters available to add with the SQ20 when compared to the SQ10. All three of these options have their own dedicated buttons for you to access the options. Once you’re happy with the shot, you can then select print (indicated by a green icon). The Instax film will appear white at first – you need to allow some time for it to develop to show you the image. One of the good things about the camera being a hybrid model is that if you’re not happy with a shot, you haven’t wasted a shot – plus you can print out the same shot more than once if you feel particularly proud of it.

By pressing the large Menu button in the middle of the navigational pad, you can access the different shooting modes that the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 has to offer. By default, you have Standard, but you can also access Bulb mode (for long exposures), Double Exposure, Split, Collage (both of which are used for placing more than one image on the same piece of film) and Timeshift Collage. The last option is a new mode for the SQ20 and allows you to shoot four images with a time difference between 0.2 seconds and 2 seconds with just one push of the shutter button.

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The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 In-hand

Also from the main menu, you can switch the flash on or off (or set to Auto), turn on the self-timer, adjust exposure (although there is a dedicated button for this parameter), switch on or off the AF illuminator, turn on a framing guide, adjust the Auto printing options, set the date and time (and choose to have it on your images), and a number of other functions including formatting the memory card.

An interesting feature you can find in the main menu is the ability to change the function of the two front shutter buttons – you can customise one of them to do nothing at all, or to change the shooting mode.

If you’re in the new “Motion” mode, the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 operates a little differently. With this mode, it will record up to 15 seconds of video, which you can then extract singular frames from. It’s useful for shooting moving subjects – and is very easy to execute.

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A Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 Print

Once you’ve finished recording your video, you can use the scrolling dial on the back of the camera to move through the frames and select the one you want to keep. If you press the middle button, it’ll save it as a photo that you can print out if you wish to.

Running down the side of the screen – no matter which mode you’re in – you’ll see a series of dots which indicate how many shots are left in your film pack.

The battery of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 is charged via USB – in fact, it can’t be removed from the camera’s body, which is another change from the SQ10. That shouldn’t be too much of an issue for most ordinary users, but it does mean that it’s not possible to carry a spare battery. The SQ20 has some inbuilt memory, but you can expand it by inserting a MicroSD card.

Image Quality

As we found with the previous SQ10, image quality directly from the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 in their digital form is nothing to write home about. In fact, it’s probably best to ignore that these digital files exist in the first place – and use them only for their actual intended purpose, to make sure that whatever you’ve chosen to print is what you want. While the digital images are more than enough to sustain the print size of Instax, you’ll almost certainly be better off using another camera for anything you want to keep digitally.

JPEGs are smudgy and appear pretty flat. There’s also no way to bring across any digital filter or vignette you might have applied, either.

That said, printed shots are reasonably pleasing, with a decent amount of warmth and depth and with a decent impression of detail at this small size. Images tend to come out a little darker than the appear on the screen, which is something to watch out for if you’re printing something which lots of shadow detail.

Images from the SQ20 are best in good light, but you can use the onboard flash to illuminate darker shots. These work fairly well for portraits and party shots if the subject is fairly close.

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20's onboard filters and vignettes are good fun to play with, and go well with the retro feel that instant film generally provokes.

Using the Collage and Split options are also good fun, allowing you to create a montage on the move – all of the different options are worth experimenting with, especially as it won’t cost you any lost film as you can preview what you’re getting on the screen first.

Prints

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Sample Images

This is a selection of sample images from the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 camera, which were all taken using the 3.69 megapixel JPEG setting. The thumbnails below link to the full-sized versions, which have not been altered in any way.

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Conclusion

Overall, the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 proves to be a relatively minor upgrade when compared to the SQ10. In fact, in some respects, it’s a bit of a downgrade, with a smaller sensor and a smaller rear screen.

However, the tweaks to the design are welcome – moving the “auto printing” into a menu option makes a lot of sense, as it was all too easy to accidentally switch it on and print images you didn’t want to.

The new shooting modes, particularly the Motion mode, are good fun to experiment with too, and it’s nice to see some additional filter options also making an appearance.

At £175, the Fujifilm Instax SQ20 is a little cheaper than the SQ10’s launch price – which makes sense considering the downgrade in physical parts. However, it’s still just about expensive enough to elevate it out of “impulse” purchase territory, especially before you contemplate the price of film – at £9 a pack, that’s around 90p per print.

Overall image quality is not quite as good as the previous model, but it’s still just about good enough for small Instax prints. They don’t seem to be quite as good as the analogue only SQ6 either. However, the SQ20 does comes with the advantage of giving you the option to preview, edit and reprint your shots, which the SQ6 doesn’t.

As we found with the SQ10, the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 is a lot of fun to use at events and parties, but in practice, with its high maintenance price and bulky design, it’s unlikely to be something that ventures out of your cupboard on too many occasions throughout the year.

If you like the idea of “hybrid” photography, then another option you might want to consider is purchasing the Fujifilm Instax SP-3, which is a printer that can be used to print a photo from your phone or digital camera. Naturally, the digital file will be of a better quality and it saves you having to take two different shots to get the best of both worlds.

3.5 stars

Ratings (out of 5)
Design 4
Features 4
Ease-of-use 4
Image quality 3
Value for money 2.5

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20.

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 is a new hybrid instant camera that blends the digital and analog together, capturing 3.7 megapixel images and printing out 62mm square prints, all from the same device. Does it offer the best of both worlds? Read our Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 review to find out...

Fujifilm Instax Square SQ6

The Instax Square SQ6 is Fujifilm's first ever camera to use the square Instax film format. Is it better than its main rival, the Lomo’Instant Square? Find out now by reading our Instax Square SQ6 review...

Lomo'Instant Square

The new Lomo'Instant Square is a fully automatic instant camera that's the first ever analog model to use the square Instax film format. You can also use Instax Mini film by changing the camera back, increasing its versatility. Is this the best instant camera on the market? Find out by reading our Lomo'Instant Square review now...

Review Roundup

Reviews of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 from around the web.

trustedreviews.com »

A true hybrid camera, the SQ20 is even more flexible than its predecessor thanks to smart additions like video capture, digital zoom and Instagram-style filters. The design isn't as exciting as some rivals, and being able to preview your pics before printing might feel like cheating to instant camera purists, but it's still an effective stepping stone between digital and analogue photography.
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fstoppers.com »

A little over a year ago, Fujifilm released their first ever square format Instax camera, the Instax SQ10. This camera used a 1/4" digital sensor to take the image and then used that file to print on the square film. This year, Fujifilm released their latest update to this camera, the Instax SQ20.
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Specifications

Camera

Image sensor 1/5-in., CMOS with primary color filter
Effective pixels 1920 x 1920
Storage media Built-in memory, microSD/microSDHC memory card
Recording capacity
(still picture)
Built-in memory:Approx. 50 files (still picture), Approx. 30 seconds(movie) microSD/microSDHC memory card:Approx. 1000 files per 1 gigabyte
Recording capacity
(movie)
microSD/microSDHC memory card: Approx. 3 minutes (total) per 1 gigabyte
File system Still picture: Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif Ver.2.3, Compliant with JPEG and PIM
Movie: 800 x 800 x 15 fps, H.264 (No sound can be recorded.)
Focal length Fixed as 33.4 mm (35-mm format equivalent)
Aperture F2.4
Auto focus system Single AF (Contrast-detect TTL, equipped with AF illuminator)
Continuous AF (Only for movie shooting)
Focus range 10cm/3.9 in. to ∞
Shutter speed 1/7500 sec. to 1/2 sec. (Auto), maximum 10 sec. in Bulb mode
Sensitivity ISO 100 to 1600 (Auto)
Exposure control Programmed AE
Exposure compensation -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/3 EV
Metering 256-segment through the lens (TTL) metering, Multi metering
White balance Auto
Flash Auto / Compulsory flash / Suppressed flash
Effective range: Approx. 50 cm to 2 m
Shooting mode Standard, Double exposure, Bulb mode, Split, Collage, Time Shift Collage
Self-timer Approx. 10 sec./Approx. 2 sec.
Image effect For both still images and video: 16 filters, Brightness adjustment, Vignette
Dedicated to video: 3 filters
Dedicated to still images: 2 filters
Playback function Trimming, Multi image playback

Printer

Film FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” (Purchased separately)
Photo capacity 10 prints/pack
Film size 86 mm x 72 mm/3.4 in. x 2.8 in.
Image size 62 mm x 62 mm/2.4 in. x 2.4 in.
Supported image size 800 x 800 dots
Printing solution 12.5 dots/mm (318 dpi, 80 μm dot pitch)
Printing levels 256 levels per color (RGB)
Supported image format JPEG (Some images saved with a photo editing/processing software may not be displayed or printed.) JPEG files captured from a movie file can be printed.
Printing time Approx. 12 seconds
Print timing Printing shortly after shooting/Printing after selecting image
Printing function Images on built-in memory/micro SD card
Reprint Printable up to the past 50 prints
(Up to 50 images stored in print history)
Digital zoom Up to 4 X in shooting/printing

Others

LCD monitor 2.7-in. (6.9 cm) TFT color LCD monitor,
Pixels: Approx. 230k-dots
External interface Micro USB Micro-B (For charging/file copying)
Power supply Li-ion battery (Built-in, Cannot be removed.)
Charging function Built-in
Printing capacity Approx. 100 prints (From when the battery is charged fully)
* Varies depending on the conditions of use.
Charging time Approx. 2 to 3 hours (Using 0.5 A USB port)
* Varies depending on air temperature.
Dimension 119 mm x 50 mm x 127 mm/4.7 in. x 2 in. x 5 in. (W x D x H)
Weight 390 g/13.8 oz. (excluding film pack and memory card)
440 g/15.5 oz. (including film pack and memory card)
Operating environment Temperature: 5 °C (41 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% (no condensation)

News

The new Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 will replace the SQ10 hybrid instax/digital camera. The Fuji SQ20 adds a selfie screen on the front, has a 33.4 mm F/2.4 lens, can focus as close as 8cms from the subject, and comes in Beige or Black colourways.

The Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 will be available in Beige or Matt Black for £179.99 from October 20th, 2018.

FUJIFILM North America Press Release

FUJIFILM LAUNCHES NEW INSTAX CAMERAS AND ACCESSORIES INCLUDING INSTAX SQUARE SQ20, A NEW HYBRID INSTANT FILM CAMERA FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES

Introducing new features to the instax line of instant photography to capture every important moment.

Valhalla, N.Y., September 24, 2018 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation announced today the arrival of its new instax SQUARE SQ20, a sophisticated square format hybrid instant film camera that combines digital imaging technology with square film prints. Also announced today are new colors for the instax SQUARE SQ6–Ruby Red and Aqua Blue–and new instax Double Sided Stickers that allow users to stick instax film quickly and easily to a multitude of surfaces.

1. instax SQUARE SQ20

As a hybrid instant camera, equipped with a digital image sensor and digital image processing technology, the SQ20 offers users the ability to select their favorite images to print. Users can even edit and apply various filters. Using the 1:1 aspect ratio, instax SQUARE film allows for more capture of the scene in a single photo, delivering exceptional image quality with numerous artistic expressions.

“We are excited to bring the new instax SQUARE SQ20 to the market”, said Manny Almeida, President of the Imaging Division at FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “This hybrid instant camera allows for a wide variety of photographic expressions applied to the same image, providing people an opportunity to expand their creative capabilities with instax more than ever before.”

New Features Added for Enhanced Image Capture

For the first time in instax instant photography, the SQ20 introduces the motion mode. Utilizing a dial on the back of the camera, users can take a video of up to 15 seconds and choose the best moment of a moving subject to print, which can often times be difficult to capture.

The new time shift collage function lets SQ20 users take 4 images at one time with a time difference by pushing a single button. The time difference between images can be personalized and adjusted by 0.2 seconds up to 2.0 seconds. The sequence filter offers the ability to capture dynamic images, adding a dreamy feel to the image. For added usability when taking selfies, a small mirror is located next to the lens to ensure accurate capture. Further, group photos are made easy with the SQ20’s built in timer.

Choose Which Image to Print & Edit before Printing

With this hybrid instant camera, photographers at all levels can select the images they would like to print and even edit pictures. The SQ20 has 16 different filters that can be applied to both still images and videos.

Available in Two Stylish Colors

Stylish and easy-to-hold, the SQ20 is available in two color options–matte black and glossy beige–making for a chic shooting companion.

Shooting Modes for Various Photographic Expressions

With its special shooting modes, the SQ20 achieves added creative possibilities. With double exposure, users can superimpose two images on a single film by simply pressing the shutter button twice. Bulb exposure mode is used to capture long exposures at night as well as light trails, while the split mode allows for two images to print on a single film.

Instax SQUARE SQ20 Key Features:

Available in two colors, Matte Black and Glossy Beige.

Compatible with FUJIFILM instax SQUARE film (purchased separately).

2.7” TFT color LCD monitor with 230K dots resolution.

Image size – 62mm x 62mm.

Supported image format – JPEG.

Images taken and edited / processed can be saved in the internal memory (approx. 50 still images and 30 seconds for video) or on microSD \ micro SDHC card slot (sold separately).

33.4mm fixed focal length (35mm format equivalent) with 4.0 x Digital Zoom

F2.4 aperture.

Auto focus system – single AF (contrast detect TTL, equipped with AF illuminator); continuous AF (only for video).

Auto / compulsory flash / suppressed flash with effective range of approx. 50cm to 2m.

Reprints are possible up to the last 50 prints.

Lithium ion battery (built-in), with built-in charging function.

Approx. 3-4 hours to fully charge (using 0.5 A USB port).

Printing capacity of up to 100 prints when battery is fully charged.

Availability and Pricing

The instax SQUARE SQ20 will be available on October 20th, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $199.95 and CAD $249.99, respectively.

2. New Colors for the instax SQUARE SQ6

Also announced today are two new colors for the instax SQUARE SQ6 square format analogue instant camera that was introduced in May 2018. The SQ6 was originally available in three colors: Pearl White, Blush Gold and Graphite Gray. In October, the SQ6 will be also available in Ruby Red and Aqua Blue, both stylish colors that have been requested by instax users all over the world.

instax SQUARE SQ6 Key Features

Automatic exposure control.

Macro mode / landscape mode.

Double exposure mode.

Selfie mode & selfie mirror.

Availability and Pricing

The instax SQUARE SQ6 Ruby Red and Aqua Blue, will be available in October 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $129.95 and CAD $159.99, respectively.

3. New instax Double Sided Stickers

New instax double sided stickers, also being launched in October, will allow users to stick instax film quickly and easily to a multitude of surfaces. From walls to scrapbooks, users can display their instax pictures with ease. These new double sided stickers can be used with all instax film sizes and expand the creative possibilities that instax has to offer.

instax Double Sided Stickers Key Features

Double Sided Sticker size: 30 x 40mm.

12 double sided stickers per pack.

Adheres and re-sticks to virtually any surface, quickly and easily.

Availability and Pricing

Instax Double Sided Stickers will be available in October 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $1.99 and CAD $2.99, respectively.


Fujifilm UK Press Release

instax announces new Hybrid Instant Camera “instax SQUARE SQ20” for the popular SQUARE format

Capture and print the best moments of moving subjects.

PHOTOKINA 2018, COLOGNE, GERMANY, September 25th, 2018 -FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce that it will launch “instax SQUARE SQ20” (SQ20) compatible with SQUARE format film as a new addition to the instax instant camera product range. The SQ20 has a variety of functions such as ”Motion Mode” which can print the best moment of a moving subject, and  other new functionality allowing you to now enjoy dynamic photos. The stylish and easy-to-hold design allows this instant camera to be taken anywhere, ensuring you never miss that one-off moment.

The SQ20 offers a wide variety of functions that allow you to enjoy both taking and printing photos. In addition to shooting still images, a new function called “Motion Mode” allows you to shoot  a video of a moving subject (max 15 seconds), select a frame and easily print the best moment—something that has been difficult to achieve before.

The “Time Shift Collage” function allows you to enjoy a new photo shooting experience by taking four images with a time difference, with one click. The special filter “Sequence” can take dynamic photos by adding sequence effects to the image. The camera is also the first in the instax product range to feature a zoom function prior to shooting.

In addition, there is also a selfie mirror located to the side of the lens to help frame selfies perfectly.

As a hybrid instant camera, equipped with a digital image sensor and digital image processing technology, the “instax SQUARE SQ20” allows you to select and edit your favourite images before printing, providing the opportunity for a wide variety of creative photographic expression.

The camera is stylish and easy-to-hold. There are two colour variations with matt black to suit any scene and style, and beige for an elegant and fashionable feel. The design of the lens ring—and around the ring—is reminiscent of a water ripple. It not only makes the camera easy to hold but demonstrates a contemporary, new design feature.

The ‘instax SQUARE SQ20’ will be stocked by Amazon and Jessops in the UK.

1. Product Name                 Instant Camera “instax SQUARE SQ20”

Beige/Matt Black (available in 2 colours)

2. Release Date    October 20, 2018

3. Price                    Expected SRP £179.99

4. Main Features

a) Shoot images and review on the LCD monitor and select your favourite images for printing

The results of all operations including shooting, editing/processing and printing are displayed on the LCD monitor.

b) Moving subjects can be easily captured and dynamic photos can now be printed

  • Frame Grab
  • Time Shift Collage
  • Special filter “Sequence”

By taking a video (max 15 seconds) and using the dial on the reverse of the camera, the camera allows you to select and print just the best moments.

This function can take up to 4 images within a time frame at once.  The time difference among images can be adjusted up to 2.0 seconds by 0.2 seconds.

This function allows you to take dynamic photos by adding a sequence effect to the image.

c) Enjoy editing videos as well as still images adding filter effect

There are a wide variety of editing functions such as a variety of filters including partial colour filter function, vignette control, and brightness adjustment. With these kinds of editing effects, various types of shooting and printing can be made for both video and still images.

d) A wide variety of creative photographic expression can be made with double exposure and bulb mode

The camera has special shooting modes such as double exposure that can combine two images onto one image, while the bulb exposure function is useful for night and illumination scenes.

e) Other features

・4.0 x digital zoom

The SQ20 is the first camera with zoom function in the instax product range.

・Selfie mirror

A selfie mirror attached to the side of the lens allows you to check the shooting range of selfies.

f) Stylish and sophisticated design

The camera has an iconic design with a thin, round, symmetrical shape for easy grip. It has a dual shutter system with two shutter buttons – one on the right and one on the left. The design of lens ring and around the ring imitates a water ripple, making the camera easy to hold.

5. Main Specifications

Image sensor

1/5-in., CMOS with primary colour filter

Effective pixels

1920 x 1920

Storage media

Built-in memory, microSD/microSDHC memory card

Recording capacity

Built-in memory: Approx. 50 files for still image, Approx. 30 sec for video

 

microSD/microSDHC memory card: Approx. 1000 files per 1 gigabyte

Recording capacity for video

microSD/microSDHC memory card: Approx. 3 min per 1 gigabyte

File system

Still images: Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif Ver.2.3, Compliant with JPEG and PIM

Video: 800x800x15fps H264 (no sounds)

Focal length

Fixed as 33.4mm (35-mm format equivalent)

Aperture

F2.4

Auto focus system

Single AF (Contrast-detect TTL, equipped with AF illuminator)

Continuous AF (only for video)

Focus range

10cm~∞

Shutter speed

1/7500 sec. to 1/2 sec. (Auto), maximum 10 sec. in Bulb mode

Sensitivity

ISO 100 to 1600 (Auto)

Exposure control

Programmed AE

Metering

256-segment through the lens (TTL) metering, Multi metering

White balance

Auto

Flash

Auto/Compulsory flash/Suppressed flash

Effective range: Approx. 50 cm to 2 m

Shooting mode

Standard, Double exposure, Bulb mode, Split, Collage, Time Shift Collage

Self-timer

Approx. 10 sec./Approx. 2 sec.

Image effect

For both still images and video: 16 filters, Brightness adjustment, Vignette

Dedicated to video: 3 filters

Dedicated to still images: 2 filters

Playback function

Trimming, Multi image playback

Film

FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax SQUARE” (Purchased separately)

Photo capacity

10 prints/pack

Film size

86 mm × 72 mm

Image size

62 mm × 62 mm

Supported image size

800 x 800 dots

Printing solution

12.5 dots/mm (318 dpi, 80 μm dot pitch)

Printing levels

256 levels per colour (RGB)

Supported image format

JPEG (Some images saved with a photo editing/processing software may not be displayed or printed.), Still image can be extracted from video

Printing time

Approx. 12 seconds

Print timing

Printing shortly after shooting/Printing after selecting image

Printing function

Images on built-in memory/ microSD/microSDHC card

Reprint

Printable up to the past 50 prints

(Up to 50 images stored in print history)

Digital zoom

Up to 4.0 x in shooting/printing

LCD monitor

2.7-in. TFT colour LCD monitor

Pixels: Approx. 230k-dots

Input/Output terminals

Micro USB Micro-B (For charging and data communication)

Battery

Lithium ion battery (built-in, cannot be removed.)

Charging function

Built-in

Printing capacity

Approx. 100 prints (From when the battery is charged fully)

*Varies depending on the conditions of use.

Charging time

Approx. 3 to 4 hours (Using 0.5 A USB port)

* Varies depending on air temperature.

Dimension

119 mm × 127 mm × 50 mm (W × H × D)

Weight

390 g (excluding film pack and storage media)

440 g (including film pack and storage media)

Supported environment

Temperature: 5 ℃ - 40 ℃ 

Humidity: 20% - 80% (no condensation)

*Specifications above are subject to change for improvement.

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Hands On

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 hybrid instax/digital camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our hands-on gallery of photos of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20. Oh, and not forgetting the Taylor Swift tie-in too...

A gallery of hands-on photos of the Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 camera.

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