Ektar H35Nvs Go Gen 2
Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
View Ektar H35N
VS
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
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
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 ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £85 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Video | N/A — film camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | N/A |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | N/A |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Parties & Events | — |
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