Now Gen 3vs Sigma fp L
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Who should buy what
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Sigma fp L (2021)
- Commercial photographers who want 61MP in the world's smallest full-frame body
- Filmmakers using the fp L as a high-resolution cinema camera
- fp owners who need more resolution for large-format printing
- L-mount photographers who want extreme resolution in an ultra-compact form
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Now Gen 3 (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £120 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | N/A — instant film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~445g | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical viewfinder | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A — instant film only | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (charging) | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Now Gen 3 | Sigma fp L |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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