Z50vs Go Gen 2
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?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £85 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
More comparisons with Z50
Camera family history