EOS RPvs 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?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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 RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
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 RP (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £85 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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