EOS R100vs Go Gen 2
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
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?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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