Polaroid

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3

A solid mid-range instant camera for photographers and content creators, leading with Polaroid i-Type.

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
Polaroid i-Type
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Why we rate it

  • Double exposure
  • Self-timer
  • Built-in flash
  • No hybrid (digital + film)
  • No selfie mode + mirror
Score profile

Where the Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 wins and loses

Scored against the instant cameras class
ShootingLensDesign868686
Shooting modes
86
Lens and flash
86
Design and power
86
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Film

Film formatPolaroid i-Type

Shooting modes

Double exposureYes
Self-timerYes

Lens and flash

Built-in flashYes

Design and power

Weight451 g
RechargeableYes
USB-C chargingYes
Tripod threadYes

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Head to head

Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 vs INSTAX instax WIDE EVO hybrid digital camera and photo printer

Highlighted cell = better in that row
ShootingLensDesign
Polaroid Now+ Generation 3instax WIDE EVO hybrid digital camera and photo printer
 PolaroidPolaroid Now+ Generation 3This pageINSTAXinstax WIDE EVO hybrid digital camera and photo printer
Overall score66 /100Better64 /100
Film formatPolaroid i-Typeinstax WIDE
Double exposureYes
Selfie modeYes
Weight451 g
Who it's for

Is the Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable instant camera for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need hybrid (digital + film), in which case a higher-tier instant camera is the better call.

Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
good
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Polaroid Now+ Generation 3 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other instant cameras, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Polaroid Now+ Generation 3?

Its double exposure stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the instax WIDE EVO hybrid digital camera and photo printer?

The instax WIDE EVO hybrid digital camera and photo printer scores 64/100 versus this one at 66/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.