Go Gen 2vs BF
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
View BF
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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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