X-T5vs Go Gen 2
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Polaroid
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?
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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-T5 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
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-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £85 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 557g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T5 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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