Canon IVY 2 Mini vs KODAK Step
Canon IVY 2 Mini
KODAK StepIn shortTwo pocket printers, the same 2 x 3 Zink paper, and a price gap. (Also searched as KODAK Step vs Canon IVY 2.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
IVY 2 Mini vs Step specs
| Canon IVY 2 Mini | KODAK Step | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum print | 2 x 3 in | 2 x 3 in |
| Ink system | Zink zero-ink paper | Zink zero-ink paper |
| Cartridges or tanks | Zink sticky-back paper | Zink sticky-back paper |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth, NFC |
| Scan and copy | No | No |
| Screen | None (app-controlled) | None (app-controlled) |
| Weight | about 5 oz | palm-sized |
| Running cost | Zink paper, price not in my data | Zink paper, price not in my data |
| Amazon rating | 4.6 from 4,480 ratings | 4.4 from 20,695 ratings |
| Price tier | $ | $ |
Where they differ
Price
Edge: Step
The Step was roughly $18 cheaper than the IVY 2 on the day of the pull, and the cheapest pocket printer in the data. The IVY 2 listing also showed a third-party seller rather than Canon.
Owner scores
Edge: IVY 2 Mini
4.6 from about 4,480 ratings for the IVY 2 against 4.4 from about 20,700 for the Step. The Canon’s score is higher; the Kodak’s sample is far bigger.
Features
Too close to call
Canon claims improved skin tones, contrast and Bluetooth 5.0. Kodak lists Bluetooth and NFC and a battery good for about 25 prints a charge. Both have editing apps.
Who should pick which
Pick the IVY 2 Mini if
You’ll make prints of people and care about the best-rated option.
The call
They print the same size on the same paper. If the gap is around $20, as it was on the pull, the Canon’s score is a fair reason to pay it. If the gap widens, the Kodak is the sensible one.
Canon IVY 2 Mini review, KODAK Step review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Do both use the same paper?
Both use 2 x 3 Zink sticky-back paper. Buy the pack that matches your printer.
Which has the bigger battery?
Kodak says about 25 prints a charge. I don’t have a comparable figure for the Canon.