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Cricut StickerPix Print vs Canon SELPHY CP1500: budget sticker printers without a cutter

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Both are 300 DPI dye-sublimation printers with no custom-shape cutter (Cricut shop (US); Canon spec sheet). The StickerPix Print ($169.00) prints onto 4 × 6 in pre-cut sticker sheets with five or six shapes each (Cricut Help Center); the SELPHY CP1500 prints card-size label sheets and adds USB-C, an SD slot and an optional battery (Canon manual; Canon spec sheet).

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Neither printer cuts custom shapes: the StickerPix Print prints onto pre-cut sticker sheets, and the SELPHY CP1500 prints card-size label sheets. Every cell below comes from Cricut, Canon or a retailer listing and is linked; our own arithmetic is labelled. We have not used either printer.

Key differences

  • Sticker media

    StickerPix Print: 4 × 6 in pre-cut sticker sheets⁠1, six 1.5 in circles, five 1 × 2.6 in rectangles or six 1.5 in squares per sheet⁠2. SELPHY: card-size label sheets, one 54 × 86 mm label, eight 22 × 17.3 mm labels or a 54 × 54 mm square⁠3.

  • Supplies per sticker

    StickerPix Print: 10.2¢ per sticker on a six-shape sheet (our calculation: $32.99 ÷ 54 sheets, ÷ 6)⁠4. SELPHY KC-18IF: 83.3¢ per full-page label (our calculation: $14.99 ÷ 18)⁠5.

  • Connectivity

    StickerPix Print: Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), and Design Space needs an internet connection⁠1. SELPHY: Wi-Fi, AirPrint, USB-C and an SD card slot⁠6.

  • Power

    StickerPix Print: external AC adapter⁠1. SELPHY: AC adapter included, plus an optional NB-CP2LH battery (sold separately) good for up to 54 prints per charge⁠6.

Cricut StickerPix Print vs Canon SELPHY CP1500 — published specs only (accessed 26 Sep–5 Oct 2026; each source shows its date). Differences first.
SpecCricut StickerPix PrintCanon SELPHY CP1500
Printer price (US)$169.00 (Essential Bundle, Cricut shop)⁠1$179.00 (Best Buy listing, white)⁠7
Sticker media4 × 6 in pre-cut sticker sheets, white glossy⁠1; material size 3.94 × 6.93 in (100 × 176 mm)⁠2Card-size label sheets: full-size label 54 × 86 mm (2.13 × 3.39 in), 8-label sheet (22 × 17.3 mm each), square label 54 × 54 mm (2.13 × 2.13 in)⁠3
Stickers per sheet (as published)Six 1.5 in circles, five 1 × 2.6 in rectangles, six 1.5 in squares, or one 4 × 6 in sticker⁠21 (full-size label), 8 (8-label sheet)⁠3; square label sheet: 54 × 54 mm label, count per sheet Not published
Sticker refill price$32.99 for 54 pre-cut sheets (18 circle, 18 rectangle, 18 square) + 1 ink cartridge (54 prints)⁠4KC-18IF: “as low as” $14.99 for 18 full-page label sheets⁠5. KC-18IL (8-label) and KC-18IS (square) prices: Not in our sources
Cost per sticker (our calculation)≈ $0.61 per sheet ($32.99 ÷ 54); 10.2¢ per sticker on six-shape sheets, 12.2¢ on five-rectangle sheets≈ $0.83 per KC-18IF sheet and per label ($14.99 ÷ 18), one label per sheet
Custom shapesNo cutter: uses pre-cut shapes⁠8No cutter listed in Canon’s specifications⁠6
ConnectivityWi-Fi (2.4 GHz)⁠1Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g (2.4 GHz), AirPrint, USB-C, SD card slot⁠6
App / softwareCricut Design Space for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows; internet required⁠1Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY and SELPHY Photo Layout apps; macOS and Windows 11⁠6
BatteryExternal AC adapter (100–240 V); no battery option listed⁠1Optional NB-CP2LH battery, sold separately: up to 54 prints on a full charge⁠6
Print timeNot publishedCard size 23 s, postcard 41 s (glossy)⁠3
Screen / weightNot published3.5 in LCD; approx. 1.9 lb⁠6
Photo printing4 × 6 in photo paper⁠1Postcard 4.0 × 6.0 in, L 3.5 × 4.7 in, card 2.1 × 3.4 in⁠6; KP-108IN about $0.39 per 4×6 print (our calculation: $41.99 ÷ 108)⁠9
Extra parts for stickersMaterial tray included in the Essential Bundle⁠1Card-size label sets need the PCC-CP400 card-size cassette, sold separately⁠10
In the box54-print ink cartridge, 18 circle and 18 rectangle pre-cut sticker sheets, 18 sheets of photo paper⁠1Postcard/L-size paper cassette PCPL-CP400 and AC adapter⁠6
Same or similar on both
Print technologyDye-sublimation⁠1Dye-sublimation thermal transfer⁠6
Resolution300 DPI⁠1300 × 300 dpi⁠6
Supplies lock-inRefills are “For use with Cricut StickerPix Print”⁠4; StickerPix Print and Print + Cut materials are not cross-compatible⁠2Canon says to “use genuine Canon Color Ink / Paper Sets”⁠10
Sources (10)
  1. Cricut shop (US), “Cricut StickerPix Print Essential Bundle”, accessed 5 Oct 2026 ↩
  2. Cricut Help Center, “Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut paper, ink, and supplies”, accessed 3 Oct 2026 ↩
  3. Canon manual, “SELPHY CP1500 product manual: Specifications”, accessed 3 Oct 2026 ↩
  4. Cricut shop (US) refill, “Cricut StickerPix Print Pre-cut Sticker Sheets & Ink Cartridge Set (54 Prints)”, accessed 5 Oct 2026 ↩
  5. Canon U.S.A. shop (KC-18IF), “Ink/Label KC-18IF”, accessed 26 Sep 2026 ↩
  6. Canon spec sheet, “SELPHY CP1500 Spec Sheet (PDF)”, accessed 26 Sep 2026 ↩
  7. Best Buy, “Canon SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer, White”, accessed 5 Oct 2026 ↩
  8. Cricut comparison, “Which New Cricut StickerPix Machine Is Right for You?”, accessed 3 Oct 2026 ↩
  9. Canon U.S.A. shop (KP-108IN), “KP-108IN Color Ink/Paper Set”, accessed 26 Sep 2026 ↩
  10. Canon U.S.A. support, “Compatible Ink and Paper – CP1500”, accessed 26 Sep 2026 ↩

Who should pick which

  • Lower supplies cost per sticker: the StickerPix Print, at 10.2¢–12.2¢ per pre-cut sticker (our calculation: $32.99 ÷ 54 per sheet, ÷ 6 or ÷ 5) (Cricut shop (US) refill; Cricut Help Center), against 83.3¢ per KC-18IF full-page label (our calculation: $14.99 ÷ 18) (Canon U.S.A. shop (KC-18IF)). The shapes and sizes differ, so this is not like for like.
  • Round, square or rectangle stickers in Cricut’s sizes: the StickerPix Print. Its pre-cut sheets hold 1.5 in circles, 1 × 2.6 in rectangles or 1.5 in squares (Cricut Help Center), and Design Space fills each preset shape with your photo or design (Cricut Help Center).
  • Tiny labels: the SELPHY’s 8-label sheet has 22 × 17.3 mm labels (Canon manual); you need the PCC-CP400 card-size cassette, sold separately (Canon U.S.A. support).
  • Printing away from a power outlet: the SELPHY, with its optional NB-CP2LH battery (up to 54 prints per charge) (Canon spec sheet). Cricut lists an external AC adapter for the StickerPix Print (Cricut shop (US)).
  • Printing from a computer by cable, a USB flash drive or an SD card: the SELPHY lists USB-C (for a computer or flash drive) and an SD card slot (Canon spec sheet). The StickerPix Print lists Wi-Fi only, and Cricut says Design Space needs an internet connection (Cricut shop (US)).
  • Mostly 4 × 6 photos: both print 4 × 6 in photos (Cricut shop (US); Canon spec sheet). SELPHY KP-108IN prints work out to about $0.39 each (our calculation: $41.99 ÷ 108) (Canon U.S.A. shop (KP-108IN)); a per-photo price for the StickerPix Print isn’t in our sources.
  • Stickers cut to the outline of your design: neither. Look at the StickerPix Print + Cut and PixCut S1, or at a Cricut cutting machine with Print Then Cut.

Printer prices are close: $169.00 for the StickerPix Print at Cricut (Cricut shop (US)) and $179.00 for the SELPHY CP1500 at Best Buy (Best Buy). Canon’s own store page didn’t load for us, so Canon’s list price is not shown. Prices change — check the retailer.

Related

Sources

All 11 sources, each with its access date
  1. Cricut shop (US), “Cricut StickerPix Print Essential Bundle” cricut.com · accessed 5 Oct 2026
  2. Cricut Help Center, “Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut paper, ink, and supplies” help.cricut.com · accessed 3 Oct 2026
  3. Canon manual, “SELPHY CP1500 product manual: Specifications” cam.start.canon · accessed 3 Oct 2026
  4. Cricut shop (US) refill, “Cricut StickerPix Print Pre-cut Sticker Sheets & Ink Cartridge Set (54 Prints)” cricut.com · accessed 5 Oct 2026
  5. Canon U.S.A. shop (KC-18IF), “Ink/Label KC-18IF” usa.canon.com · accessed 26 Sep 2026
  6. Canon spec sheet, “SELPHY CP1500 Spec Sheet (PDF)” downloads.canon.com · accessed 26 Sep 2026
  7. Best Buy, “Canon SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer, White” bestbuy.com · accessed 5 Oct 2026
  8. Cricut comparison, “Which New Cricut StickerPix Machine Is Right for You?” cricut.com · accessed 3 Oct 2026
  9. Canon U.S.A. shop (KP-108IN), “KP-108IN Color Ink/Paper Set” usa.canon.com · accessed 26 Sep 2026
  10. Canon U.S.A. support, “Compatible Ink and Paper – CP1500” support.usa.canon.com · accessed 26 Sep 2026
  11. Cricut Help Center, “How to Make Pre-Cut Stickers from a Blank Canvas on Cricut StickerPix Print” help.cricut.com · accessed 3 Oct 2026