EOS M6 Mark IIvs Now Gen 3
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?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
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 M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
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 now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £120 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| 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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