X-H2vs Go Gen 2
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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?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm 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; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £85 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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