Polaroid Now Gen 3 Black 2024
A twin-lens autofocus system and upgraded ranging sensor now deliver sharper exposures even in bright sunlight, housed in a classic design built with 40% recycled materials. The USB-C rechargeable battery lasts for over 15 film packs, eliminating disposable batteries while retaining the full-sized, beautifully imperfect Polaroid aesthetic. This camera is best for casual shooters and beginners who prioritize tangible, instant prints and creative modes like double-exposure over digital precision.
Type instant
Weight 449 g
22 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong affordability (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average battery (1st percentile)
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 150 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Polaroid Now Gen 3 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | instant | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 449 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaroid Now Gen 3 | 38.3 | 39.9 | 19.4 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 32.8 | 1.2 | 29.5 | 42.3 | 73.8 | 73.1 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 79.3 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 89.6 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 94.3 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall22.1
- Video16.5
- Travel16
- Youtube16.8
- Beginner47
- Vlogging14.2
- Streaming25.7
- Photography19.6
- Wedding Events14.8
- Sports Wildlife18.8
- Product Photography24.5
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
