Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Now Gen 3
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one 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
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
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 canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £120 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | — |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 746g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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