X-T2vs Go Gen 2
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
View X-T2
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, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
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-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
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-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (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 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | 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 | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| 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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