Z7 IIvs Go Gen 2
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?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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 z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £85 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 II | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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