Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | false |
| Film format | Instax wide | Polaroid i-Type |
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). The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Pick the Now (Gen 3) if you care most about film format. Its strongest claims are film format. The single most decisive one: Film format: Polaroid i-Type (vs Instax wide).
Both ship with comparable double exposure, so those specs do not 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.
Which should you buy: Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo or Polaroid - Now (Gen 3)?
Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) leads the current Mars Score by 6.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print) against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo if…
Fujifilm - Instax Wide Evo has the measurable edge on is hybrid.
Choose Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) if…
Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) 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 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 |