X-T3vs Go Gen 2
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Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
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-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £85 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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