Polaroid Go Colour Filmvs A7 IV
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Polaroid Go Colour Film
Starting from £14 new
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Polaroid Go Cameras — Polaroid Go Colour Film: Mini Polaroid prints with full Polaroid character — the only film for the Polaroid Go.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
Who should buy what
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The polaroid go colour film is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Polaroid Go Colour Film | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £14 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go colour instant film — 16 exposures (double pack) | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | N/A | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~80g | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm; white border | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Compatible with Polaroid Go cameras only | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Polaroid Go Colour Film | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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