Go Gen 2vs A7 II
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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £549 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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