Go Gen 2vs A6400
Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £899 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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