Z7vs 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?
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — Z7 (2018): 45MP full-frame in the same body as the Z6 — choose your priority.
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 (2018)
- Nikon shooters who need maximum resolution
- Landscape photographers coming from DSLR
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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 (2018) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £85 |
| Sensor | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | — |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | 493-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 330 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 585g (body only) | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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