X-T1vs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
View X-T1
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, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
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-t1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £85 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | 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 | 440g (with battery and card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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