Go Gen 2vs Sigma fp
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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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
View Sigma fp
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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- Filmmakers who want the world's smallest full-frame camera as a B or C camera
- Experimental photographers who want to build a unique, modular setup
- L-mount photographers who want an ultra-compact full-frame body
- Anyone who wants a conversation-starting camera that delivers serious results
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.6MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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