Polaroid Snap
Score: 65/100
Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat Bora Bora
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Lomo'Instant Automat Bora Bora is a fully automatic Instax Mini camera featuring interchangeable lenses, unlimited multiple exposures, and a built-in flash with a 9 m guide number. Its drawbacks are an off-center viewfinder, reliance on CR2 batteries, and a plastic construction that feels less rugged. It is best for creative travelers who want lens versatility without needing professional-grade durability.
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 | 381.02 gbest | 720 g |
5.08 cm | 6.2 cmbest | |
3.4 mm | 60 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 75 mmbest | — |
2.8 | 8best | |
200best | — | |
3best | 2 | |
— | 9 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 381.02 g | 720 g |
Dimensions (H × W × D) (mm) | 75 mm | 150x70x100 mm |
Camera(3) | ||
Print Size (cm) | 5.08 cm | 6.2 cm |
Lens Focal Length (mm) | 3.4 mm | 60 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑number) | 2.8 | 8 |
Features(1) | ||
Number of Shooting Modes | 3 | 2 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Type | Lithium-ion | CR2 |
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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.
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Professional reviewers commend the Lomo'Instant Automat Bora Bora Edition for its eye-catching design, interchangeable lenses, and vibrant image quality, especially praising its multiple exposure capability. However, they consistently note drawbacks such as the off-center viewfinder, the need for hard-to-find CR2 batteries, and the plastic construction, which together temper its appeal for users seeking robust build quality and precise framing.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's effortless automatic modes, vibrant South Beach styling, and the fun of multiple exposures and gel filters, but many complain about blurry low-light images, the need for multiple batteries, and the imprecise close-up focus.
