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Canon SELPHY CP1500 vs HP Sprocket Studio Plus

Both are 300 dpi dye-sublimation 4x6 printers, so print quality is close. The Canon SELPHY CP1500 is the more flexible machine: memory card slot, USB drive and computer printing, a display, and an optional battery for printing away from an outlet. The HP Sprocket Studio Plus is simpler and phone-first, with Bluetooth and an app built around collages and filters, but it has no screen and no card reader. Canon's 3.6 rating from 71 owners is mixed; HP's 4.0 from 35 is higher but from a smaller sample.

  • Choose the SELPHY CP1500 if you want to print from a camera's SD card, a USB drive or a computer, and want the option of battery power on the go.
  • Choose the HP Sprocket Studio Plus if you print almost entirely from a phone and want the app's editing, collage and photobooth tools.

Prices

  • Canon SELPHY CP1500: $137.02 at 3Believe (checked today)
  • HP Sprocket Studio Plus: $147.44 at Amazon (last seen Nov 8)
  • Difference: the Canon SELPHY CP1500 is $10.42 cheaper than the HP Sprocket Studio Plus at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)
Canon
SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer

Canon SELPHY CP1500

SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer

3.6(71 ratings)
$137.02at 3BelieveChecked 10 h ago
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Pros
  • Prints from SD cards, USB drives, computers and phones
  • Display screen for choosing and confirming prints
  • Optional battery for printing away from power
  • Square and sticker paper options beyond 4x6
  • Prints are water resistant and rated to last up to 100 years
Cons
  • Lower owner rating than the HP
  • No touchscreen
  • Needs the optional battery to print untethered
  • Only 300 dpi, same as the HP
HP
HP Sprocket Studio Plus

HP Sprocket Studio Plus

4(35 ratings)
$147.44at AmazonChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Higher owner rating, though from fewer reviewers
  • Strong app for editing, collages and photobooth prints
  • Borderless 4x6 prints at about one page per minute
  • Holds 18 sheets, more than the starter pack suggests
  • Simple phone-first setup over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Cons
  • No memory card slot, USB drive or computer printing
  • No display screen
  • 4x6 paper only, no sticker or square sizes
  • Desktop only, no battery option

What separates them

Canon SELPHY CP1500HP Sprocket Studio Plus
Print technologyDye-sublimation, 300 x 300 dpi, water-resistant prints rated to last up to 100 yearsDye-sublimation, 300 dpi, borderless, tear-resistant and smudge-proof paper
Print sourcesWi-Fi, AirPrint, USB, SD/SDHC/SDXC card, USB drive, computerWi-Fi and Bluetooth from the phone app only
On-device displayYes, a display screen (not touch)No display
Paper and sticker sizes4x6, 2.1x2.1 square and mini label stickers4x6 only
Portability1.9 lb, compact, optional battery pack for printing without an outletDesktop unit, 3.6 x 5.3 x 8.3 in, needs AC power
Paper capacityInk/paper set included for 4x6 prints18-sheet standard capacity, 10-sheet starter pack in the box
App featuresSELPHY Photo Layout and Canon PRINT appsHP Sprocket app with stickers, frames, filters, collages, photobooth, photo ID
Owner ratings3.6 out of 5 from 71 ratings4.0 out of 5 from 35 ratings

Price history

$142.49$137.02
Nov 8Nov 10
  • Canon SELPHY CP1500: lowest $137.02 on Nov 8 at 3Believe; $137.02 on Nov 10.
  • HP Sprocket Studio Plus: lowest $142.49 on Nov 8 at Shop Simon; $142.49 on Nov 9.

Prices at every store

Canon SELPHY CP1500

  • 3BelieveNew

    In stock

    $137.02Checked 10 h ago
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  • qikbayNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $139.99Checked Nov 8
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $156.00Free shippingChecked 10 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by redtagcamera (99.9% positive, 95,000 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $156.95Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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HP Sprocket Studio Plus

  • Shop SimonNew

    In stock

    $142.49+ $4.95 shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • NordstromNew

    In stock

    $149.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $149.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $147.44Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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Specs compared

SpecCanon SELPHY CP1500HP Sprocket Studio Plus
colorBlackWhite
sizeCompactPhoto Printer 4 x 6
TouchscreenNoNo
Duplex PrintingNoNo
Color PrinterYesYes
Color on PrinterBlackWhite
Max Print Resolution300 x 300 dpi300 x 300 dpi
Depth (")5.25.3
Memory Card ReaderYesNo
Width (")7.23.6
Height (")2.38.3
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, Bluetooth
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SpecCanon SELPHY CP1500HP Sprocket Studio Plus
Print TypeInkjet, Photo, ThermalPhoto
DisplayYesNo
maximum_image_resolution300 x 300 dpi—
Wi-FiYes—
PortableYes—
Weight (lb)1.9—
Printer TypeCompact Photo Printer—
Mobile CapableSELPHY Photo Layout App (For iOS, iPad OS, and …—
Display ScreenYes—
Touch Screen

What reviewers say

Canon SELPHY CP1500

  • 3.6 / 571 ratings

Owners like the simple setup and the durable, water-resistant prints, and many use it for phone photos and gifts. The main complaints are the per-print cost, the small non-touch display and occasional Wi-Fi connection trouble.

What people mention
  • Print qualityMixedOwners find colors vivid for snapshots but note 300 dpi limits fine detail compared with inkjet photo printers.
  • Running costCriticisedBuyers say the paper-and-ink sets make each print costlier than printing at home on an inkjet.
  • SetupPraisedMost say it is quick to set up and print from a phone via the app or AirPrint.
  • PortabilityPraisedThe light body and optional battery pack make it easy to bring to events.

HP Sprocket Studio Plus

  • 4 / 535 ratings

Owners rate it around 4 out of 5 and like the fast, smudge-proof 4x6 prints and the app's creative tools. Complaints centre on the lack of a screen, the small paper tray and print quality that is good for snapshots but not for fine detail.

What people mention
  • Print qualityMixedOwners find prints fine for snapshots but soft on fine detail at 300 dpi.
  • Print speedPraisedPrints come out dry to the touch in about a minute.
  • AppPraisedThe Sprocket app is easy to use and adds frames, filters and collages.
  • DisplayCriticised

Questions and answers

Which prints better photos?
Both use dye-sublimation at 300 dpi, so sharpness is similar. Canon rates its prints as water resistant and lasting up to 100 years; HP calls its paper tear-resistant and smudge-proof. Expect close results, with the paper type mattering more than the printer.
Can I print without a phone?
On the Canon, yes: use an SD card, a USB drive or a computer over USB or Wi-Fi. The HP Sprocket Studio Plus is built around the phone app, so without a phone or tablet you have no way to send a print.
Which is easier to carry around?
The Canon. It weighs 1.9 lb and takes an optional battery pack, so you can print at a party or event without an outlet. The HP is a desktop unit that needs AC power.
Which lasts longer?
Both are sealed dye-sublimation designs with few user-serviceable parts, so lifespan depends on use and paper supply. Canon's stated 100-year print life and water resistance are the clearer longevity claims of the two.
Is the HP worth stepping up to over the Canon?
Only if you print from a phone and want the app's editing and collage tools. The Canon does more overall: card and USB printing, a screen, sticker sizes and battery power.
Do both print 4x6?
Yes, both print borderless 4x6 photos. The Canon also prints 2.1x2.1 squares and mini label stickers; the HP is 4x6 only.

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No
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Memory Card SlotYes—
Built-In Hard Drive—No
Standard Paper Capacity (pcs)—18
Power Consumption (in Use) (W)—19.4
PictBridge—No
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)—No
There is no screen, so every print goes through the phone.