Lomography Lomo’Instant Wide William Klein Edition
Score: 72/100
Polaroid Snap
Score: 65/100Rankings
The Lomo'Instant Wide William Klein Edition offers a large Instax Wide format with a versatile 90 mm lens and multiple creative modes. Its plastic build and limited aperture are trade-offs for the expansive format. Ideal for experimental photographers who want big prints and lens flexibility.
The Polaroid Snap is a hybrid instant digital camera that prints 2 × 3 in photos using ZINK technology while storing images digitally. Its small print format and sealed battery are notable compromises. It is best for casual users who want quick, ink-free prints without the cost of film.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 168 gbest | 381.02 g |
6.2 cmbest | 5.08 cm | |
90 mmbest | 3.4 mm | |
| ↓ lower better | 173 mm | 75 mmbest |
8best | 2.8 | |
— | 200best | |
3best | 3best | |
0.004 sbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 168 g | 381.02 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 173 mm | 75 mm |
Camera(3) | ||
Print Size (cm) | 6.2 cm | 5.08 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 90 mm | 3.4 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 8 | 2.8 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | AA | Lithium-ion |
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Professional reviewers and Lomography editors praise the William Klein edition as a versatile, studio-ready instant camera that stands out for its wide format, extensive lens attachments, and creative shooting modes. They commend its ability to deliver "twice as much fun" and "full creative control" while noting the affordable plastic build and reasonable price as additional strengths.
Everyday users celebrate the camera's ease of use and the excitement of the large Instax Wide frame, often mentioning the fun of experimenting with gels, multiple exposures, and the "go wide or go home" vibe. While specific complaints are scarce, users generally appreciate the creative freedom the kit provides.
“super easy to use with endless experimental features”
“go wide or go home”
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Professional reviewers commend the Polaroid Snap for its clever blend of digital capture and instant ZINK printing, noting the useful wide-angle lens and the convenience of a USB port that handles both charging and data transfer. However, they also point out that the small print format, non-removable battery, and absence of optical zoom keep the device from fully matching the classic Polaroid experience or more advanced instant-digital hybrids.
Everyday users love the Snap's ease of use, instant physical photos, and playful shooting modes, describing it as a fun gadget for parties and events. Recurring complaints focus on the tiny 2 × 3 in prints, the sealed battery that can't be swapped, and the lack of zoom, which some feel limits its usefulness beyond casual snapshots.
