X100Svs Go Gen 2
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?
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £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 | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| 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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