Go Gen 2vs Now Gen 3
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you 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.
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
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
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 go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £120 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | ~211g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | ||
| Parties & Events | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Creative | — |
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