X100Svs Now Gen 3
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100S (2013) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £120 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | — | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| 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) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per 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 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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