Canon Selphy CP1200 vs HP Sprocket Studio Plus

Buy the Canon Selphy CP1200 if you want a self-contained printer with a screen, card slots, USB and an optional battery for printing away from a desk. The HP Sprocket Studio Plus is the simpler phone-first choice: it prints 4x6 photos from the HP Sprocket app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and adds collages, frames and filters. Both use dye-sublimation and print at 300x300 dpi, so expect similar-looking glossy 4x6 prints; the Canon's edge is controls and inputs, the HP's is app-driven convenience. Owners of the Sprocket line often note the app and cartridge setup matter more than the hardware, while Selphy users tend to value the built-in display and direct printing.

• Choose the Canon Selphy CP1200 if you want to print from a camera, SD card or USB stick and use a built-in screen without a phone.
• Choose the HP Sprocket Studio Plus if you print almost entirely from a phone and want the Sprocket app's editing, frames and collage tools.