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Top 5 Snapshot Printers

These compact snapshot printers produce cost-effective 4-by-6-inch photos, include large preview LCD screens for printing without a PC, and start at just $100.

Edited by Melissa Riofrio

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1. Epson PictureMate Dash

Maximum paper size, height: 6.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 4 inches

Bottom Line: This bulky printer produces nice-looking photos quickly, easily, and at a good price.

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2. Epson PictureMate Zoom

Maximum paper size, height: 6.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 4 inches

Bottom Line: An integrated CD burner makes this printer pricey, but it simplifies mass-quantity photo backups.

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3. Epson PictureMate Charm

Photo speed: 1.6 ppm; Tray capacity: 20 sheets; Maximum paper size, height: 6 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 4 inches

Bottom Line: Slower than its Epson cousins but also a little cheaper, the Charm is a good choice for a basic photo printer.

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4. Canon Selphy CP790

Photo speed: 0.8 ppm; Maximum paper size, height: 6.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 4 inches

Bottom Line: This printer is cute and stylish, but it wastes ink and has an awkward paper-handling setup.

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5. HP Photosmart A646 Compact Photo Printer

Photo speed: 1.1 ppm; Maximum paper size, height: 7.0 inches; Maximum paper size, width: 5 inches

Bottom Line: The wide variety of paper sizes and editing options available on the A646 may make up for a few other shortcomings.

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