EOS R6 Mark IIvs 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?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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 R6 Mark II (2022)
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
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; only the eos r6 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 670g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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