Independent · sourced · Updated August 2026
Best Photo Printers (2026)
12 photo printers compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Best by the numbers — Canon SELPHY CP1500 (lowest price), Canon SELPHY CP1500 (newest). The cheapest is Kodak Dock Plus at $95.49. 12 photo printers compared from $95.49 to $1295 across 5 brands — every figure sourced, updated August 2026.
As of 2026-08-16
Cite this comparison
Per The Front Desk Review, the cheapest photo printers is Kodak Dock Plus at $95.49; across 12 models the median price is $299.99 ($95.49–$1295), every figure sourced and dated, as of 2026-08-16. https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/photo-printers/ Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Kodak Dock Plus at $95.49 (Current official regular list price on kodakphotoprinter.com (licensed Kodak-brand retail site); re-verified showing $95.49 sale (46% off) at time of access).
- Typical price: from $95.49, median $299.99, up to $1295 — across 12 priced.
- Tracked: 12 products across 5 brands, current through 2026-08-16.
- Compared on: Print technology, Max print size (in), Ink colors, Max resolution (dpi), Connectivity, Borderless.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Canon SELPHY CP1500 ($139.99)
- Newest: Canon SELPHY CP1500 (2022-09)
Top 3 by quality
An algorithmic overall ranking from the data on this page — value for money, spec strength, and recency. 100% data-driven, no paid placement.
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Canon PIXMA G620 Quality score 0/100 Newest -
Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Quality score 0/100 Newest -
Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 Quality score 0/100 Newest
How we rank: Value 45% · Spec strength 35% · Recency 20%. Scores are computed only within this category from published specs and prices — never influenced by commissions or placement. Method & open data →
What to look for
How to read the comparison — what each key spec means and the range across these photo printers.
- Borderless — a yes/no feature.
Comparison
| Compare | # | Photo Printer | Price | Print technology | Max print size (in) | Ink colors | Max resolution (dpi) | Connectivity | Borderless | Source | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kodak Dock Plus | $95.49 | dye_sublimation | 4 in x 6 in | — | 300 x 300 dpi | Bluetooth, USB-C | true | kodakphotoprinter.com | On Amazon → | |
| 2 |  Canon SELPHY CP1500 | $139.99 | dye_sublimation | 4 in x 6 in (2.1 in x 3.4 in card / 2.1 in x 2.1 in square with optional cassette) | — | — | Wi-Fi, USB, memory card slot | true | usa.canon.com | On Amazon → | |
| 3 | Fujifilm Instax Link Wide | $150 | instant_film | 3.4 in x 4.3 in (film sheet, 86mm x 108mm); 2.4 in x 3.9 in image area | 3 | 318 dpi | Bluetooth 4.2 (BLE) | false | fujifilm.com | On Amazon → | |
| 4 | Canon PIXMA TS8320 | $199.99 | inkjet | 8.5 in x 14 in | 6 | 4800 x 1200 dpi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, Hi-Speed USB | true | usa.canon.com | On Amazon → | |
| 5 |  HP ENVY Inspire 7955e | $229.99 | inkjet | 8.5 in x 11 in | 4 | 4800 x 1200 dpi | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac dual-band), USB 2.0 | true | hp.com | On Amazon → | |
| 6 | Canon PIXMA G620 | $299.99 | inkjet | 8.5 in x 11 in (letter) | 6 | 4800 x 1200 dpi | Wi-Fi, Hi-Speed USB, Wireless PictBridge | true | usa.canon.com | On Amazon → | |
| 7 |  Epson PictureMate PM-400 | $299.99 | inkjet | 5 in x 7 in | 4 | 5760 x 1440 dpi | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Hi-Speed USB | true | epson.com | On Amazon → | |
| 8 |  Canon PIXMA PRO-200 | $599.99 | inkjet | 13 in x 19 in (custom panorama sheets up to 39 in long) | 8 | 4800 x 2400 dpi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Wireless PictBridge | true | usa.canon.com | On Amazon → | |
| 9 |  Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | $749.99 | inkjet | 13 in x 19 in | 6 | — | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB | true | epson.com | On Amazon → | |
| 10 |  Epson SureColor P700 | $799 | inkjet | 13 in wide | 10 | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | true | epson.com | On Amazon → | |
| 11 | Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 | $899.99 | inkjet | 13 in x 19 in (custom panorama sheets up to 39 in long) | 10 | 4800 x 2400 dpi | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB, Wireless PictBridge | true | usa.canon.com | On Amazon → | |
| 12 |  Epson SureColor P900 | $1295 | inkjet | 17 in wide | 10 | — | Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet | true | epson.com | On Amazon → |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset. The “Buy” links go to Amazon; as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, and the live price may differ from the sourced figure shown.
Popular comparisons
What is the cheapest photo printer?
Kodak Dock Plus is the cheapest at $95.49 (Current official regular list price on kodakphotoprinter.com (licensed Kodak-brand retail site); re-verified showing $95.49 sale (46% off) at time of access), as of 2026-08-16.
How much does photo printers cost?
Across the 12 photo printers with a published price, the median is $299.99, ranging from $95.49 to $1295, as of 2026-08-16.
Which photo printer is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Canon SELPHY CP1500 ($139.99). Newest: Canon SELPHY CP1500 (2022-09).
How many photo printers are compared here?
12 photo printers across 5 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-08-16.
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