Choosing a Film Instant Camera
If you are shopping for film instant cameras, the first real decision is print size: do you want a big square print, a tiny Polaroid Go print, or an Instax Mini print? After that, color and condition often decide the rest. The four cameras here line up across those choices, starting with a Polaroid at one price extreme and ending with a pink generation 3 at the other.
Quick Take
- For the purple Polaroid at the lower end of the group's price range: Polaroid Now Generation 2 Purple.
- For the pink Polaroid at the upper end: Polaroid Now Generation 3 Pink.
- For the most portable body: Polaroid Go Gen 2 Black.
- For a Fujifilm Instax Mini: the open-box Instax Mini 12 White.
Listed Price Comparison
The price bar below shows each camera's listed price side by side.
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar |
| Polaroid Now Analog Instant Camera Generation 2 Purple (New in Box/Unused) | USD 42.99 | |
| Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant Camera Pink Brand New In Box | USD 75.95 | |
| Polaroid Go Gen 2 Instant Camera Black World's Smallest Instant Camera Brand New | USD 51.95 | |
| Open Box - Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera White | USD 57.99 | |
Decision Matrix
| If your priority is... | Pick this camera | Why this works... |
| Full-size square Polaroid prints | Polaroid Now Generation 2 Purple | It offers autofocus, double exposure, a self-timer, and a close-up lens. |
| A brand-new pink camera | Polaroid Now Generation 3 Pink | It is a brand-new-in-box pink Polaroid at the top of the price range. |
| A small carry-anywhere camera | Polaroid Go Gen 2 Black | It is the world's smallest instant camera and includes a selfie mirror, timer, and multiple exposure. |
| Instax Mini format from Fujifilm | Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 White | It is the only Instax Mini and the only Fujifilm here, with fixed focus and built-in flash. |
Product Notes
Polaroid Now Analog Instant Camera Generation 2 Purple (New in Box/Unused)
At USD 42.99, the Polaroid Now Generation 2 Purple is the low end of the price range. It offers full-size square Polaroid prints, autofocus, double exposure, a self-timer, and a close-up lens, so the core classic controls are in place. The model name includes 'New in Box/Unused,' which is slightly different from the pink Generation 3's 'Brand New In Box' label. The color is the deal-breaker test: choose it only if purple fits your style. If you already know you want the full-size square look, this is the way to get it at the lower listed price.
Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant Camera Pink
Polaroid Now Generation 3 Instant Camera Pink sits at USD 75.95, the highest listed price in this set. Its model name is explicit about the condition: Brand New In Box. The pink finish is the main visual draw, and the camera is part of the Polaroid Now line. The price is the drawback: it is USD 32.96 higher than the purple Generation 2 in this group, so the real question is whether pink plus the brand-new-in-box wording justify the higher listed price. If you are buying a gift or simply want that pink finish, this is the one to keep in mind.
Polaroid Go Gen 2 Instant Camera Black
At USD 51.95, the Polaroid Go Gen 2 Black is the most portable option here. It is the world's smallest instant camera, works with Polaroid Go film, and includes a built-in selfie mirror, self-timer, auto exposure, built-in flash, and multiple exposure. The trade-off is print size: Polaroid Go film is the smallest Polaroid instant film in this set, so the prints are much smaller than the full-size square option from the Now Generation 2. If portability matters more than frame size, this is the match.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera White (Open Box)
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 White is the only Instax Mini and the only Fujifilm model in this set, listed at USD 57.99. It includes auto exposure, built-in flash, a selfie mirror, and fixed focus, so the controls are straightforward. The condition is the main limitation: an open-box camera is not the same as a brand-new-in-box model. If the white Instax Mini format is what you want, this is the model to match. The fixed focus keeps the process simple, and the built-in flash is ready when light is low.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- For a purple Polaroid: Polaroid Now Generation 2 Purple.
- For a pink camera: Polaroid Now Generation 3 Pink.
- For the smallest carry-anywhere body: Polaroid Go Gen 2 Black.
- For Instax Mini prints from Fujifilm: Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 White.
