Between the Instax Wide Evo and Now (Gen 3), the Instax Wide Evo comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print), while the Now (Gen 3) wins on film format. Overall, the Instax Wide Evo scores 69.4 and the Now (Gen 3) scores 75.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Now (Gen 3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (69.4 vs 75.6), but the 6.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Instax Wide Evo if you care most about hybrid (digital + print). The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print).
Pick the Now (Gen 3) if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format.
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Now (Gen 3) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Why Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) wins
- ▲Film format: Polaroid i-Type (vs Instax wide).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax wide | Polaroid i-Typelead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | false | truelead |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 1 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 490 g | 434 glead |
Spec-level deep dives
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