Go Gen 2vs A7 V
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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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