Go Gen 2vs A7C 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Go Gen 2 (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £85 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~211g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Go Gen 2 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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