X-A7vs Now Gen 3
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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?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £120 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 320g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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