Go Gen 2vs A6000
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
View Go Gen 2
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £249 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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