Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass vs Polaroid - Now+ 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 - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid i-Type |
Between the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass and Now+ Generation 2, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass comes out ahead in several specs, while the Now+ Generation 2 wins on film format. Overall, the Lomo'Instant Automat Glass scores 75 and the Now+ Generation 2 scores 73.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (75 vs 73.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
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 Now+ Generation 2 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 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: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass or Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2?
Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass leads the current Mars Score by 1.9 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 - Now+ Generation 2 if…
Polaroid - Now+ 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 - Now+ Generation 2 wins
- ▲Film format: Polaroid i-Type (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid i-Typelead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | true | true |
| Lens count | 3lead | 2 |
Design
| Spec | Lomography - Lomo'Instant Automat Glass | Polaroid - Now+ Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 440 glead | 457 g |