X-M5vs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
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?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £120 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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