Z6 IIIvs 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?
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
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 z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z6 III (2024) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,199 | £85 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | — |
| Video | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 760g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z6 III | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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