EOS R100vs Now Gen 3
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
View EOS R100
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?
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.
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 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
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 R100 (2023) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £120 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| 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 | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per 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 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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