HP Sprocket 2x3 vs Canon IVY 2 Mini
HP Sprocket 2x3
Canon IVY 2 MiniIn shortTwo well-reviewed Zink pocket printers a few dollars apart. (Also searched as Canon IVY 2 vs HP Sprocket.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
Sprocket 2x3 vs IVY 2 Mini specs
| HP Sprocket 2x3 | Canon IVY 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Scan and copy | No | No |
| Screen | None (app-controlled) | None (app-controlled) |
| Weight | about 6 oz | about 5 oz |
| Running cost | Zink paper, price not in my data | Zink paper, price not in my data |
| Amazon rating | 4.5 from 25,637 ratings | 4.6 from 4,480 ratings |
| Price tier | $ | $ |
Where they differ
Size of the evidence
Edge: Sprocket 2x3
4.5 from about 25,637 ratings for the HP, 4.6 from about 4,480 for the Canon. The HP is the most-reviewed photo printer in my data.
Apps
Too close to call
HP’s app adds filters, frames and augmented-reality extras. Canon’s Mini Print app handles editing and printing. Neither is a reason to choose on its own.
Price
Edge: Sprocket 2x3
The HP was about eight dollars cheaper than the Canon on the day of the pull.
Who should pick which
Pick the Sprocket 2x3 if
You want the one with the biggest owner sample.
Pick the IVY 2 Mini if
You want the higher score and Canon’s skin-tone claims.
The call
A coin flip. Buy the cheaper one on the day, and make sure you can get its paper easily.
HP Sprocket 2x3 review, Canon IVY 2 Mini review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Can I use HP paper in the Canon?
No. Use the paper pack that matches the printer family.