EOS R5vs Now Gen 3
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
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 Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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 R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 r5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £120 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | — |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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