Shop for compact photo printers

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 7 reviews

The Bottom Line: HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 13.4 in x 6.5 in x 3.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The Canon Selphy CP740 offers a decent feature package and quality prints for an inexpensive compact photo printer. Casual snapshooters will be satisfied with this, but users who need more features should look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 7 in x 5 in x 2.5 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Canon Selphy CP760 takes the pain out of printing photos with its plug-and-play design and straightforward usability, and the $100 price tag makes it an excellent companion printer for quick prints in the home. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 7.9 in x 5.6 in x 3.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The HP Photosmart A636 is an excellent at-home photo inkjet printer that's both versatile and easy to use. We highly recommend the A636 for its significant photo quality improvements over the last model and an attractive design to boot. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 9.9 in x 4.6 in x 5.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: Top-notch photos and easy operation are offset by a big, clumsy design and expensive prints. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 7.25 in, Wired, 1.5 min/page, USB, Camera dock, 13.1 in x 7.4 in x 3.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 403 dpi x 403 dpi, USB, 9.2 in x 6.9 in x 7 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Direct thermal - Color, 2 in x 3 in, Wireless, Wired, 1 min/page, Bluetooth, Direct print USB, 2.8 in x 0.9 in x 4.7 in, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 3.95 in x 5.83 in, Wireless, Wired, 0.8 min/page, 0.6 min/page, 0.4 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Direct print USB, 7 in x 5 in x 2.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Canon Selphy CP770 is a neat, little dye-sublimation printer that includes a bucket for easy travel, but the wireless accessories aren't included. If you're shopping for a convenient travel-friendly printer, check out the Canon Selphy CP760 that offers the exact same technology with a similar style for a better price. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Infrared, Direct print USB, 10.9 in x 6.9 in x 8.1 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A, IrDA

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Direct thermal - Color, 3 in x 4 in, Wireless, Wired, 0.8 min/page, USB, Bluetooth, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 3.95 in x 5.83 in, Wireless, Wired, 0.4 min/page, 0.6 min/page, 0.8 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, 802.11g, 802.11n, USB, 802.11b, Direct print USB, 7 in x 5 in x 2.4 in, 4 pin mini-USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, Wired, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, Direct print USB, 4 pin USB Type A, 30-pin dock connector

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: This compact portable photo printer is a great choice for those who really need to print on the go. Read review

Specs: - Color, Compact photo printer - Ink-jet, 4 in x 6.5 in, Wired, 1.5 min/page, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 9.1 in x 5.1 in x 4.4 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Epson PictureMate Dash printer is impressive in every way except for print quality. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Wired, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.8 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: HP markets the Officejet H470wbt to the mobile business professional, but it chose aesthetics over performance. The sleek design and cost-effective cartridges give its rating a slight boost, but the degradation of print quality from the previous model is definitely a deal breaker. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Wireless, Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, 802.11g, USB, 802.11b, 13.4 in x 6.5 in x 3.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Wired, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 9 reviews

The Bottom Line: Top-notch prints and easy operation makes this the photo printer of choice for compatible Kodak cameras. It does have a few drawbacks, though. Read review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 7 in, Wired, 1.5 min/page, USB, 7.8 in x 16.2 in x 6.2 in, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Compact photo printer - Color, Thermal inkjet, 3.9 in x 7 in, Wireless, Wired, 1 min/page, Infrared, Camera dock, Bluetooth, USB, 13.1 in x 7.4 in x 3.3 in

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 7 in, Wireless, Wired, 1 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Bluetooth, 13.1 in x 6.5 in x 3.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, 4 in x 6 in, Wired, 0.6 min/page, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 9 in x 7.5 in x 6.3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Wireless, Wired, USB, Bluetooth, 4 pin USB Type B

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 4 in x 8 in, Wired, 0.8 min/page, 300 dpi x 300 dpi, USB, Direct print USB, 6.9 in x 5.2 in x 3 in, 4 pin USB Type B, 4 pin USB Type A

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 6 reviews

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 3.95 in x 5.9 in, Wired, 1 min/page, USB, Camera dock

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: Compact photo printer - Dye sublimation - Color, 3.95 in x 5.9 in, Wired, 1 min/page, USB, Camera dock, 7.8 in x 13 in x 4.1 in

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Compact photo printer - Ink-jet - Color, Wired, 4800 dpi x 1200 dpi, USB, 4 pin USB Type B