X-E4vs 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?
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible 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 | X-E4 (2021) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £85 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~460 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 364g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E4 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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