Z7 IIvs Now Gen 3
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?
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.
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
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
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 now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £120 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| 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 | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| 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, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| 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 | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per 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 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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