This week´s newsletter will be comparing 4 photo systems, which offer the latest in digital ID technology: The Sony UPX-C200 system, the Mitsubishi Digital Instant Studio (DIS900), the Polaroid Digital Miniportrait Camera System, and the Fujifilm ID Solution CX-550.

All 4 systems have very unique specifications: 

Sony UPX-C200 system

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The Sony system uses a dedicated ID camera with 4 Megapixels and Bluetooth technology giving a totally wireless experience. The flash comes standard.

Mitsubishi offers as well a dedicated camera, although it´s not wireless, it has a ½.7 CCD and 2 Megapixels. An optional flash can be mounted on the camera and is recommended.

Mitsubishi Digital Instant Studio (DIS900)

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The Polaroid system is an all in one setup in the Polaroid tradition. The camera, the printer and the screen are all integrated into one big system than the user can hand handle to take the shot. The flash is also built in.

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The Fuji and Mitsubishi systems offer a roll paper, while all the other systems use cut sheet paper.

Print sizes: The print sizes for Sony are 3.5” x 4” (9cm x 10.2cm) and 4”x6” (10cm x 15cm). The Mitsubishi rolls come in 4.3” x 6.3” (11cm x 16.cm) and 4.1” x 4.3” (10.4cm x 11 cm). For Fuji: rolls for 3”x4” (7.4cm x 10 cm), 4”x4.7” (10cm x 12cm), 4”x5.2” (10cmx13.3cm), 4”x6” (10cm x 15cm) and 4”x7” (10cm x 17.8 cm). Polaroid: 4” x 3.82” (10cm x 9cm).

Cost per print: In terms of cost per print, the Sony print will cost you about $0.85 for a 4x6 print, Polaroid: $0.79 , the Mitsubishi :$0.66, and the Fuji $0.60. For approximately a 3.5”x5”, Sony: $0.45, Mitsubishi: $0.28, Polaroid: N/A, and Fuji: N/A.
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Cost per print comparison

(Cheapest cost in red)

Choosing the right system depends on your needs as all four system have their advantages. We recommend that you download all PDF brochures and see by yourself the different technical specifications of each machines.

Price wise you will pay between $925 (Polaroid) to $1715 (Mitsubishi) for the system itself, but of course, the price of the consumables and the ease of use should play a big part in your decision.

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