Head to head
VTech KidiZoom PrintCam vs myFirst Camera Insta 2 (2027)
Head-to-head: VTech KidiZoom PrintCam versus myFirst Camera Insta 2 on print cost, templates, sticker paper, selfie lenses and controls.
VTech KidiZoom PrintCam
The VTech printing camera with templates, games and penny-per-print paper.
- Printing: Thermal black and white, included roll prints up to approx. 80 images class, verify per listing
- Display: 2.4-inch colour screen
myFirst Camera Insta 2
The myFirst printing camera with thermal prints and a selfie lens.
- Photo / video: 12MP photos, 1080P video, per listing
- Printing: Thermal printing, plain and sticker rolls, no ink
Our recommendation
Buy the PrintCam for the deepest templates, the cheapest refill habit and parental print limits. Buy the Insta 2 for sticker prints and the myFirst dual-lens selfie setup. Both print black and white thermal photos for pennies; the ecosystem around the print decides.
Print system and refills
Both use ink-free thermal rolls. The PrintCam's refill ecosystem is the more established, with large template support and bulk paper packs. The Insta 2 adds adhesive sticker rolls, which changes what prints become: decorations and journal entries rather than loose photos. Running costs are pennies per print on both.
Features around the print
The PrintCam builds a craft studio: comic creator, printable games, stamps and borders. The Insta 2 keeps the focus on shooting and printing, with frames and filters and a cleaner camera-first interface. Crafty children exploit the PrintCam library for months.
Cameras and controls
The Insta 2 lists the stronger camera specification, 12MP class stills with front and selfie lenses. The PrintCam answers with a flip-up selfie lens, a preview screen and the parent controls VTech is known for, including daily print caps that directly manage the consumable budget.
Choose VTech KidiZoom PrintCam if…
- Your child loves crafts, comics and printable games
- You want parental limits on daily printing
- You want the most established refill ecosystem
Choose myFirst Camera Insta 2 if…
- Your child wants sticker prints for journals and walls
- Selfie quality matters as much as printing
- You prefer the myFirst design and interface
Questions, answered
Which printing camera is cheaper to run?
Both cost pennies per print. The PrintCam usually wins on refill pack pricing and availability; the Insta 2 sticker rolls cost a little more per print for the adhesive backing.
Do the prints from either camera last?
Thermal prints fade with heat and sunlight on both. Keep favourites in an album and rely on the microSD digital copies both cameras save for the long term.
Which suits a younger child?
The PrintCam, for its templates, games and print limits that keep a 4 year old productively occupied. The Insta 2 suits slightly older children who shoot more than they craft.