X-H2Svs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
VS
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?
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.
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-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
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-h2s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2S (2022) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £120 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| 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) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| 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, ~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, 0.8× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per 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 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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