# Portable Photo Printers Canon Selphy ES3 and ES30 By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-09-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-brings-two-new-portable-photo-printers-selphy-es3-and-es30 References: [dpreview](http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08082601canonselphyes3_es30.asp) Do you want to take pictures and print them right on the spot? [Canon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2)’s new Selphy ES3 and ES30 allow you to do just that. These two [photo printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kodak-printomatic) are equipped with integrated ink and paper cartridges and are fully compatible with PictBridge. They are also available with a 15-format memory card reader and several onboard clip art features. In addition to the picture additions, there are filter effects and three image effects too: the Modern Bright, Pin-Hole Camera and Nostalgic. As for the design, ES3 and ES30 have enhanced the known ES vertical operation with a more curvaceous shape and reduced footprint. Memory card slots are easily accessed, and portability is improved with a fixed handle. ES3 comes with more clip art options compared to the ES30. It also has a bigger LCD screen measuring 3.5 inches, while ES30 has a 3-inch LCD. ES3 is priced at $199 and ES30 at $149. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Photo Printers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the market for on-the-go printing by providing portable photo printers with integrated ink and paper cartridges. - **Pictbridge Compatibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhancing convenience for users by developing printers that are fully compatible with PictBridge for direct printing from cameras and devices. - **Filter and Image Effects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating photo printers with built-in filter effects and image editing features to offer users more creative options for their prints. ### Where This Applies - **Printing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced printing technologies that enable portable printers with integrated ink and paper cartridges. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the consumer electronics market by producing portable photo printers that offer seamless connectivity and compatibility with various devices. - **Photography Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovating in the photography accessories industry to create photo printers that incorporate filter effects, image editing features, and convenient design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracompact-photo-printer.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-instant-photo-printer.md) - [Double-Sided Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-3.md) - [Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canon-ivy-2.md) - [Portable Photobooth Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-photobooth.md) - [Elongated Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-panorama.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [App-Connected Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-studio-plus.md) - [Portable Smartphone Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-link-2.md)