Instax Wide 400vs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
Instax Wide 400 (2022)
From £110
Best for Groups, landscapes & anyone who wants bigger prints
View Instax Wide 400
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
From £85
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
Which should you buy?
Groups, Landscapes & Anyone Who Wants Bigger Prints — Instax Wide 400 (2022): The Wide format transforms instant photography — larger prints with proper presence. The right choice for groups and landscapes.
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
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Instax Wide 400 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £110 | £85 |
| Sensor | Instax Wide film (99 × 62mm image area) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.9m–∞) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | 4× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | ~570g (with batteries, without film) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 172.7 × 119.4 × 71.2mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide 400 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light |
More comparisons with Instax Wide 400