PowerShot V1vs 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?
Vlogging & Travel — PowerShot V1 (2025): The PowerShot V1 is Canon's best compact camera — a 1-inch stacked sensor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K/60p, built-in ND, and an articulating screen in a pocketable body. It is the compact camera Canon's content-creator audience has been waiting for, and a genuine step forward over the G7X series.
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 V1 (2025)
- Content creators who want Canon's best compact for vlogging and social media
- Travel photographers who want 4K and a zoom lens in one pocketable body
- Vloggers upgrading from G7X series who want better AF and video specs
- Photographers who want a capable compact backup 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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot V1 (2025) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £900 | £85 |
| Sensor | 22.3MP 1-inch Stacked CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 22.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) + electronic stabilisation | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (electronic) | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 340g (with battery and card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 112.0 × 65.0 × 50.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed Canon zoom lens (equivalent wide-to-tele) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot V1 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| 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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