X-H2Svs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
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-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £85 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~580 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, 0.8× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2S | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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