Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 vs Polaroid - Go Generation 2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Double exposure | false | true |
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Go |
Between the Instax mini 12 and Go Generation 2, the Instax mini 12 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Go Generation 2 wins on double exposure / film format. Overall, the Instax mini 12 scores 89.2 and the Go Generation 2 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Go Generation 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (89.2 vs 95), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Instax mini 12 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Go Generation 2 if you care most about double exposure / film format. Its strongest claims are double exposure, film format. The single most decisive one: Has Double exposure.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Go Generation 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 or Polaroid - Go Generation 2?
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 if…
Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Polaroid - Go Generation 2 if…
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 has the measurable edge on has double exposure, film format.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
- ▲Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Golead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 306 g | 240 glead |