Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 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 99 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Go |
Between the Instax mini 99 and Go Generation 2, the Instax mini 99 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Go Generation 2 wins on film format. Overall, the Instax mini 99 scores 86.2 and the Go Generation 2 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Go Generation 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The Instax mini 99 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 film format. Its strongest claims are film format. The single most decisive one: Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Instax mini).
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), double exposure, 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 99 or Polaroid - Go Generation 2?
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 leads the current Mars Score by 8.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 if…
Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 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 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 99 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins
- ▲Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Golead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 1 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 99 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 335 g | 240 glead |