Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 vs Polaroid - Go Generation 2
Between the Instax mini 12 and Go Generation 2, the Instax mini 12 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Go Generation 2 wins on double exposure and film format. Overall, the Instax mini 12 scores 89.2 and the Go Generation 2 scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Go Generation 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (89.2 vs 95), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The Instax mini 12 doesn't 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 double exposure and film format. Its strongest claims are double exposure, film format.
Both ship with comparable hybrid (digital + print), so those specs don't 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.
Why Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Polaroid - Go Generation 2 wins
- ▲Has Double exposure.
- ▲Film format: Polaroid Go (vs Instax mini).
Spec comparison
Film
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Film format | Instax mini | Polaroid Golead |
| Hybrid (digital + print) | false | false |
Features
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie mirror | true | true |
| Double exposure | false | truelead |
| Lens count | 1 | 2lead |
Design
| Spec | Fujifilm - Instax mini 12 | Polaroid - Go Generation 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 306 g | 240 glead |
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