PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs Go Gen 2
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
View PowerShot G7X Mark II
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £85 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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