Go Gen 2vs A7
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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
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 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £299 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 5fps |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony FE (full-frame 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 | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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