5 of the Best Polaroid Camera

By Tim Munene Last updated Apr 17, 2023

Best Polaroid Camera

Film photography isn’t gone; it was just napping. But, thanks to brands such as Kodak, Fujifilm, and most importantly, Polaroid, you can once again enjoy the thrill of taking a photo and watching the print slide out of the camera.

So why are Polaroid instant cameras popular once again? It’s hard to say, but perhaps it’s because no one does print photos anymore.

Nowadays, for the most part, we take photos on our phones and upload them on social media platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat.

It’s hard to deny the thrill of instant photography. You can share your prints instantly, in addition, these cameras are hotcakes at parties and weddings.

For the younger generation, instant cameras are a hit because they are fresh and new to them.

In this review, we have rounded up some of the best Polaroid cameras out there. Of course, they have different features and prices.

However, you’ll still be getting proper instant cameras from what many consider as the King of instant photography.

5 Best Polaroid Camera	Lens	Film Type	Image Size	Flash	Viewfinder	Self-timer	Weight
Polaroid Go Instant Mini	34mm	Polaroid Go instant film	47x46mm	Built-in	Optical	Yes	0.66 pounds
Polaroid Now	102mm/95mm	Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600	108x88mm	Built-in	Optical	Yes	2.14 pounds
Polaroid Now+	102mm/95mm	Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600	108x88mm	Built-in	Optical	Yes	1.01 pounds
Polaroid Now I-Type - Keith Haring Edition	102mm/95mm	Polaroid i-Type	108x88mm	Built-in	Optical	Yes	2.03 pounds
Polaroid OneStep 2	106mm	Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600	108x88mm	Built-in	Optical	Yes	0.9 pounds

1. Polaroid Go Instant Mini

Best Polaroid Camera – Polaroid Go Instant Mini

The Polaroid Go Instant Mini is a palm-sized camera that most people fall in love with very quickly.

Of course, bigger Instant cameras will rival the Instant Mini and balance exposures better; however, none are as fun to use as the Instant Mini.

The Polaroid Go Instant Mini is a funky little camera that will steal headlines at your next party and create endless memories for you and your friends.

And if you’ve got kids, the Instant Mini might be the perfect camera for them to start with.

Key Features Include

Lens: 34mm
Film Type: Polaroid Go instant film
Image Size: 47x46mm
Flash: Built-in
Viewfinder: Optical
Self-timer: Yes
Weight: 0.66 pounds

2. Polaroid Now

The Polaroid Now is a welcome addition to the Polaroid instant camera line as well as the increasingly crowded instant camera industry.

The Polaroid Go has superior image quality compared to the OneStep2 thanks to its overhauled flash and dual-lens autofocus.

The Polaroid Now lacks the additional features such as a remote trigger and Bluetooth connectivity found in the slightly pricier Polaroid OneStep+.

However, no instant camera comes close to the Polaroid Now for basic point and shoot ease.

Key Features Include

Lens: 102mm/95mm
Film Type: Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600
Image Size: 108x88mm
Flash: Built-in
Viewfinder: Optical
Self-timer: Yes
Weight: 2.14 pounds

3. Polaroid Now+

If you’re in the market for full-size instant images with superb picture quality and that subtle vintage look, the Polaroid Now+ is by a mile the best option right now.

Although the Polaroid Now has the same base shooting features and picture quality and the Polaroid OneStep+ has the same creativity and Bluetooth connectivity, the Polaroid Now+ combines the best of both these worlds.

Key Features Include

Lens: 102mm/95mm
Film Type: Polaroid i-Type and Polaroid 600
Image Size: 108x88mm
Flash: Built-in
Viewfinder: Optical
Self-timer: Yes
Weight: 1.01 pounds

4. Polaroid Now I-Type – Keith Haring Edition

Equipped with a more accurate flash, autofocus, double exposure, and a self-timer, the Polaroid Now I-Type wrapped in audacious, high-contrast Keith Haring design is an amazing instant camera.

With this camera, you can celebrate a true original analog instant camera.

The Now I-Type is Polaroid’s new point-and-shoot instant camera that comprises all you need to capture every moment in an authentic Polaroid film.

In addition, you can frame two moments into one with double exposure or get into the image with the self-timer and use an impressive flash that will make everyone in the shot look good.

Key Features Include

Lens: 102mm/95mm
Film Type: Polaroid i-Type
Image Size: 108x88mm
Flash: Built-in
Viewfinder: Optical
Self-timer: Yes
Weight: 2.03 pounds

5. Polaroid OneStep 2

There was a lot of excitement amongst instant photography lovers when Polaroid announced the debut of a new line of instant cameras such as the Polaroid OneStep 2 to usher back the golden era of photography.

The OneStep 2 is the predecessor to the OneStep+; yes, we know it’s a bit confusing.

However, both are pretty much the same camera, but Polaroid has made some refinements in the OneStep + rather than overhauling the entire design.

Key Features Include