INSTAX SQUARE SQ40 Instant Film Camera

Fujifilm INSTAX SQUARE SQ40 — A Backpack-Tough Way to Print Travel Memories on the Spot

The gist: A point-and-shoot instant camera built to survive being tossed in a daypack, turning square Polaroid-style prints into physical souvenirs before you even leave the destination.

• Durable-enough build: Digital Camera World called the shell "suitably robust" and thick enough to toss into a backpack, despite a mostly plastic construction.
• Reliable auto-exposure: The same review found the camera’s auto exposure "nailed the lighting in every single test shot" across varied conditions — useful when you are moving fast between locations and light changes constantly.
• Compact optics: A Fujinon 65.75mm f/12.6 lens with a retracting design and a built-in selfie mirror keeps the whole unit pocketable.
• Battery runs deep: Two CR2 batteries last roughly 30 film packs, so you will not be hunting for chargers on the road.

Digital Camera World’s reviewer called it "my favorite new edition to the Instax family for quite some time," praising the classic square-format retro styling.

Best for: travelers who want tangible prints to hand out or journal with, not another screen. Skip it if: you shoot mostly indoors or in shade, where reviewers note underexposure is more common. Runs ~$199.95 — check the current price before buying.