Canon EOS 90Dvs Go Gen 2
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- DSLR photographers who aren't ready to switch to mirrorless
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want optical viewfinder tracking
- Canon APS-C DSLR users upgrading to 32.5MP and faster burst
- Photographers who prefer the battery life and handling of a traditional DSLR
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £85 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 701g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS 90D | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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