EOS R1vs Now Gen 3
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
VS
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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £120 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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