Canon SELPHY CP1500 vs HP Sprocket Studio Plus
Canon SELPHY CP1500
HP Sprocket Studio PlusIn shortTwo 4 x 6 dye-sub printers, one built around the printer and one built around its app. (Also searched as HP Sprocket Studio Plus vs Canon SELPHY CP1500.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
SELPHY CP1500 vs Sprocket Studio Plus specs
| Canon SELPHY CP1500 | HP Sprocket Studio Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum print | 4 x 6 in | 4 x 6 in |
| Ink system | Dye-sublimation (CMY + overcoat) | Dye-sublimation (CMY + overcoat) |
| Cartridges or tanks | KP-108IN ink and paper kits | HP paper + cartridge packs |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, memory card slot | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Scan and copy | No | No |
| Screen | 3.5-in built-in display | None (app-controlled) |
| Weight | 3.5 lb | about 3 lb |
| Running cost | about 42c per 4x6 | about 44c per 4x6 |
| Amazon rating | 4.4 from 2,755 ratings | 4.3 from 314 ratings |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
Where they differ
Where you do the work
Edge: SELPHY CP1500
The CP1500 has a 3.5-inch screen, memory card slots, USB and Wi-Fi, so it works without a phone. The Studio Plus has no screen: everything runs through HP’s app over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.
What the app is for
Edge: Sprocket Studio Plus
HP’s app is built around filters, frames, stickers and AR extras, plus printing from linked social accounts. Canon’s SELPHY Photo Layout app (v3.0 per its listing) adds spool printing and Siri shortcut support on iOS.
Cost per print
Too close to call
Canon’s 108-sheet kit worked out to about 49 cents a print and its two-pack to about 36 cents. HP’s 108-sheet refill pack worked out to about 43 cents. Close enough that bundle price will matter more than the brand.
Ratings
Edge: SELPHY CP1500
4.4 from 2,755 for the CP1500’s main listing. The Studio Plus listings range from 3.9 to 4.4 on smaller samples.
Who should pick which
Pick the SELPHY CP1500 if
You print from a camera card, want steady quality, or plan to use it at events.
Pick the Sprocket Studio Plus if
You live in your phone and like decorating photos before they print.
The call
CP1500 for most households. Studio Plus if the app is the reason you want a printer.
Canon SELPHY CP1500 review, HP Sprocket Studio Plus review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Are the prints the same size?
Yes, both make 4 x 6 inch prints.
Which is more portable?
The Canon offers an optional battery pack; check the Studio Plus listing for its power options.