Go Gen 2vs Ricoh GR IIIx
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
VS
Ricoh
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street portraits & reportage
View Ricoh GR IIIx
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- Street photographers who want the most pocketable APS-C camera available
- Ricoh GR III owners who prefer a 40mm equivalent over 28mm
- Travel photographers who want one discreet camera that fits anywhere
- Photographers who want a pocketable backup to a larger mirrorless system
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £999 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 4fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 262g |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | Ricoh GR IIIx |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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