Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass 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 | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Go |
Between the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass and Go Generation 2, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass comes out ahead in several specs, while the Go Generation 2 wins on film format. Overall, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass scores 75 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 20.0 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 Lomo'Instant Automat Glass 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: Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass or Polaroid - Go Generation 2?
Polaroid - Go Generation 2 leads the current Mars Score by 20.0 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 Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass if…
Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass 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 Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins
- ▲Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Golead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 3lead | 2 |
Design
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 440 g | 240 glead |