For small-format photo prints, the Polaroid does a good job of creating high-quality output in a simple and fairly speedy fashion," said Matthew Richards in our review. Combining a slim and lightweight design with a built-in battery capable of printing 50 photos per charge, this pocket-sized printer packs a powerful punch. Also, when Lifeprint is connected to your home Wi-Fi, you can print photos no matter where you are, and they’ll be there when you get home. Its accompanying iOS app makes it super simple to print out pictures from your iPhone, plus it's compatible with all iPhones running iOS 8. If you don't need the camera, Kodak's Smile Printer offers a great way to get prints off your phone.

If you want a portable printer that does it all, then the Canon Selphy CP1300 is the printer for you.Using the power adaptor, you can simply connect it directly to an outlet for a more consistent setup. Because the printer uses a dye-sub process, the images it produces far exceed those of your typical portable printers that use ZINK technology. The Polaroid Mint Camera and Printer combo is a stylish, well-designed little package (just slightly bigger than a deck of cards) available in a variety of colors. And since it connects wirelessly via Wi-Fi, you only need an internet connection to print from your phone. Because it would be hilariously expensive to operate this printer in the kind of day-and-night fashion that would be necessary to quickly undermine the battery.

The completely redesigned application works with any compatible smartphone or tablet, so you can edit, print, and share your photos from all your favourite devices. Instant cameras have seen a resurgence over the past couple of years (in the same vein as record players), with photographers and casual snappers alike remembering the fun of physical photos. But they're still pretty decent, and for the money you're spending, this represents excellent value overall. Connect your social media accounts and instantly access old memories or share new ones with all your friends and family.This small printer comes in Mint Green, Rose Gold, and Slate Gray, which instantly creates a fun and playful feel. Because of its smooth design, it feels comfortable, but I can’t imagine someone carrying this for a couple of hours while moving around, taking pictures, and printing them. When you crack it open, you’ll find the Mint Pocket Printer can load a maximum of 50 print-sheets at one time. The smartphone app connects to the printer via Bluetooth or NFC, which should be a fairly simple process, but the KODAK app adds an extra step to connect it after initial pairing. We also publish tips and tutorials about photography, helping everyone become a better photographer.

Competing with other mobile photo printers like the Canon Selphy Square QX10, the Polaroid Hi–Print 2x3 Pocket Photo Printer uses tried and trusted dye-sublimation or ‘dye-sub’ technology that predates inkjet printing. But as long as you don’t try to do prints from the deck of an Arctic fishing vessel, you shouldn’t encounter any serious variance in that 40-print estimate. The fixed-focus lens can be limiting, but it's in keeping with the Polaroid's instant-camera tradition of fixed-focus images.And a significant portion of what makes this printer special is achieved through Polaroid’s great app support.