EOS R6vs Now Gen 3
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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?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £120 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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