X-Pro2vs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
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?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 495g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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