| Pros | Stunning lab-quality prints that last 100 years. | Photo Blue ink reduces graininess in highlights. |
| Cons | Requires specific ink/paper kits; no A4 support. | High-end features come with a premium price. |
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Technology | Dye-sublimation | 6 Individual Inks (Photo Blue) |
| Print Speed (Black) | N/A | 15 ipm |
| First Page Out | N/A | 10 sec |
| Auto Duplex | Manual | Automatic |
| Input Capacity | 18 Sheets (Cassette) | 100 (Rear), 100 (Front) |
| Output Capacity | Front Output | 50 Sheets (Auto Expandable) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (QR Code Ready) | Wi-Fi (5GHz supported) |
| USB Port | USB-C, SD Card Slot | Hi-Speed USB, SD Card Slot |
| Mobile Printing | SELPHY Photo Layout App | Canon PRINT, AirPrint |
| Display | 8.9 cm (3.5 inch) LCD | 10.8 cm Color Touchscreen |
| Monthly Duty | High Volume Photo Hobbies | 2,000 pages |
| Ink/Toner System | KP-108IN / RP-108 Paper Sets | PGI-580 / CLI-581 |
| Width | 182.2 mm | 373 mm |
| Depth | 133 mm | 319 mm |
| Height | 57.6 mm | 141 mm |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 6.6 kg |
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Best Use Case | Party & Home Photo Lab | High Quality Family Photos |
| Color Depth | N/A | N/A |
| Max Paper Size | 100x148mm, 54x86mm, 54x54mm | A4, A5, B5, LTR, 10x15, 13x13 |
| Battery Support | N/A | N/A |