EOS Mvs Now Gen 3
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The eos m is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £120 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | — |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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