X-H2vs 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?
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.
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-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
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; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £120 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| 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 | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| 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 | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per 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 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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