Leica SL2vs Go Gen 2
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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?
Commercial, Landscape, Video — Leica SL2 (2019): Leica's most capable system camera — excellent for photographers who want L-mount glass access.
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
Leica SL2 (2019)
- Commercial photographers who want Leica quality with modern AF
- Filmmakers who want Leica glass with video capability
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; only the leica sl2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Leica SL2 (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,200 | £85 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 47.3MP | — |
| Video | 5K 30fps, 4K 60fps, 1080p 180fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, AI-based scene recognition | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 370 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 835g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 146.0 × 107.0 × 80.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 2.10M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Leica SL2 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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