Compare Prices : Canon SELPHY DS810 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Technology: Ink Jet, Potential Use: Photos Only

Pros: Prints from computers, memory cards, and PictBridge cameras. Easy to set up and use. Once dry, output is smudgeproof, waterproof, and, for most output, true photo quality.

Cons: Cost per print varies significantly depending on which paper you use, with Canon's best-quality paper costing as much 45 cents per print for the paper alone.

Verdict: The Canon Selphy DS810, which can print up to 4- by 8-inch output from computers, cameras, or memory cards, lets you choose between printing reasonably high-quality photos quickly for as little as 29 cents each, or higher-quality photos that take ...

Review summary: Although inexpensive to operate and easy to use, the Canon Selphy DS810's mediocre output limits this compact photo printer's appeal for serious photo enthusiasts.

Pros: Easy to operate, 2.5-inch LCD, Built-in memory-card reader, Mac and Windows compatible, Mediocre output quality, No battery option, Printhead nozzles require frequent cleaning

Cons: Mediocre output quality, No battery option, Printhead nozzles require frequent cleaning

Review summary: So what is Selphy, it is a photo printer that prints 15x10cm images. Like most other inkjet manufacturers Canon have a unit, however in shape anyway is rather different.

Verdict: I expected a quite high price and indeed most of my searches produced a figure of around £140. However for some reason Pixmania had it for only £99 inc p&p and at that price it seems a very reasonable purchase. It is fast - this matters to some - ...

Review summary: Cost-effective and easy to use but lacking in print quality

Pros: Easy to operate ; 64mm LCD ; built-in memory-card reader ; Mac and Windows compatible

Cons: Mediocre output quality ; no battery option ; printhead nozzles require frequent cleaning

Pros: Easy to operate; 2.5-inch LCD; built-in memory-card reader; Mac and Windows compatible

Cons: Mediocre output quality; no battery option; printhead nozzles require frequent cleaning

Verdict: Although inexpensive to operate and easy to use, the Canon Selphy DS810's mediocre output limits this compact photo printer's appeal for serious photo enthusiasts.