Instax Wide Evovs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
Starting from £230 new
Best for Premium instant photography & creative enthusiasts
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VS
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?
Premium Instant Photography & Creative Enthusiasts — Instax Wide Evo (2024): The premium instant camera. Wide-format prints with digital preview and 100 effects — the most capable Instax camera ever made.
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
Instax Wide Evo (2024)
- Wide 400 owners who want digital preview and creative effects
- Instax Mini Evo fans who want the same experience on a larger print
- Photographers who want the most capable and premium Instax ever made
- Event and wedding photographers wanting large, creative instant prints
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 | Instax Wide Evo (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £230 | £85 |
| Sensor | Digital sensor + Instax Wide film output (99 × 62mm) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | ~460g | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 148.7 × 92.0 × 42.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 2.7" LCD rear screen | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD rear screen | N/A |
| Mount | Instax Wide film pack (10 shots per pack) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB-C | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Instax Wide Evo | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Parties & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Creative | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Low Light | — |
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