QuickSnap Flash 400vs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
QuickSnap Flash 400
Starting from £12 new
Best for Holidays, casual shooting & Fujifilm colour fans
View QuickSnap Flash 400
VS
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Holidays, Casual Shooting & Fujifilm Colour Fans — QuickSnap Flash 400: Fujifilm's disposable camera favourite — cooler tones and fine grain give a different character to Kodak. The go-to for those who prefer Fuji's aesthetic.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The quicksnap flash 400 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | QuickSnap Flash 400 | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £12 | £120 |
| Sensor | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Fujifilm ISO 400 colour negative film | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Video | N/A — film camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | N/A |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | N/A |
| Battery Life | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | ~140g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | ~110 × 64 × 34mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Simple optical viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 400 colour negative) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | QuickSnap Flash 400 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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