EOS R50vs Go Gen 2
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Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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 R50 (2023) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 375g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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