PixPro WPZ2vs Now Gen 3
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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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?
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
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
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
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 pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £120 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | ~194g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | N/A |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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