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
Price $145
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 | Sony ZV-1F | Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Canon PowerShot V10 | Olympus PEN E-PL7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | instant | compact | mirrorless | compact | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 20.1MP 1-inch | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | ?MP 1-inch | 20.9MP 1-inch | 16.1MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | - | - | 31 | 81 |
| Burst FPS | - | 16 | 10 | 120 | 30 | 8 |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 1080p |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 449 | 256 | 352 | 179 | 210 | 309 |
| 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 | 19.3 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 32.9 | 1.2 | 29.6 | 42.3 | 73.9 | 73.1 | 35.9 |
| Sony ZV-1F Compare | 92.3 | 39.9 | 55.8 | 81.6 | 69.5 | 48.9 | 91.6 | 87.6 | 84.1 | 89.6 | 55.7 | 78.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX DC-G100D Compare | 72.5 | 91 | 15 | 72.6 | 73.6 | 50.6 | 3.6 | 87.6 | 91.4 | 85.1 | 51.1 | 89.2 |
| DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Compare | 72.5 | 39.9 | 4.6 | 97.5 | 88.6 | 32.9 | 47.1 | 87.6 | 71.9 | 89.6 | 57.2 | 78.8 |
| Canon PowerShot V10 Compare | 4.1 | 80.1 | 6.2 | 85.7 | 69.5 | 52.6 | 47.1 | 87.6 | 88.1 | 81.1 | 59.1 | 78.8 |
| Olympus PEN E-PL7 Compare | 81.2 | 39.9 | 12.7 | 68.4 | 50.6 | 15.8 | 47.1 | 87.6 | 62.8 | 85.1 | 59.8 | 72.1 |
Price
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Usage Scores
- Overall22.1
- Video16.3
- Travel15.9
- Youtube16.8
- Beginner48.6
- Vlogging14.2
- Streaming24.7
- Photography19.7
- Wedding Events14.8
- Sports Wildlife18.8
- Product Photography24.6
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