EOS R7vs Go Gen 2
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?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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 r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £85 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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