Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro vs Polaroid - Now (Gen 3)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (digital + print) | true | false |
| Double exposure | false | true |
| Film format | ZINK | Polaroid i-Type |
Between the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro and Now (Gen 3), the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro comes out ahead in hybrid (digital + print) / film format, while the Now (Gen 3) wins on double exposure. Overall, the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro scores 83 and the Now (Gen 3) scores 75.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Mini Shot 3 Square Retro edges ahead on the Mars Score (83 vs 75.6), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if you care most about hybrid (digital + print) / film format. The biggest gaps in its favor are hybrid (digital + print), film format. The single most decisive one: Has Hybrid (digital + print).
Pick the Now (Gen 3) if you care most about double exposure. Its strongest claims are double exposure. The single most decisive one: Has Double exposure.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Mini Shot 3 Square Retro 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: Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro or Polaroid - Now (Gen 3)?
Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro leads the current Mars Score by 7.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare film format, hybrid (digital + print), double exposure against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro if…
Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro has the measurable edge on is hybrid, film format.
Choose Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) if…
Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) has the measurable edge on has double exposure.
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 Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro wins
- ▲Has Hybrid (digital + print).
- ▲Film format: ZINK (vs Polaroid i-Type).
Why Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | ZINKlead | Polaroid i-Type |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | truelead | false |
Features
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | Kodak - Mini Shot 3 Square Retro | Polaroid - Now (Gen 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 365 glead | 434 g |