Fujifilm X100VIvs Now Gen 3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Street, travel & everyday
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VS
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 & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
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
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- Street photographers who want the most refined fixed-lens APS-C compact
- Travel photographers who want one pocketable camera for everything
- X100V owners finally upgrading to IBIS and 40MP
- Anyone on the waiting list — the most sought-after compact camera of its generation
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; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £120 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X100VI | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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