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Polaroid IF045 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Sensor size:1/2.3"Weight:121 gBattery life (CIPA):120 shots

Polaroid IF045 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

Score
3.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

90%

3.5

Technical score

10%

6.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of cameras
3.5

Technical score

Technical score
3.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

2.5

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 96% of cameras
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 11 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 98% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Polaroid IF045

Technical score
Technical score
3.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

28%

4.2

Sensor & Image

25%

2.5

Photo Features

18%

3.9

Video & Audio

14%

4.4

Display & Design

8%

3.1

Battery & Power

7%

2.0

Connectivity & Storage

3.5
User score
User score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 11 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Polaroid IF045 has a popularity score of 4.3, which is higher than 55.1% of cameras.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

3.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

5.7
Sensor size
1/2.3"
Sensor size
1/2.3"
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as 1/2.3"; it is smaller than the sensor in 60.5% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 38.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
Main camera megapixels
14 MP
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 14 MP, which is lower than that of 78.6% of cameras and equal to that of 3.5% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.34 µm
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.34 µm, which are smaller than those in 74.1% of cameras and the same size as those in 14% of cameras.
Base ISO
50
Base ISO
50
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 50 which is lower than that of 99.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 800
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 800, which is lower than that of 99.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Lens mount
N/A
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
â–¼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
1
N. of focus points
1
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 1 focus points, fewer than the number offered by 95.4% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 4.6% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
no
AF tracking
no
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
This camera does not support AF tracking. 88.1% of cameras support this feature.
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Max video resolution
1,280 px
Max video resolution
1,280 px
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
This camera supports 1,280 px video recording which is lower quality than that of 71.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.5% of cameras.
Video bitrate
?
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
â–¼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
Motion JPEG
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Type
compact
Weight
121 g
Weight
121 g
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 121 g which is lighter than 96.1% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.6% of cameras.
Width
95 mm
Width
95 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 95 mm which is narrower than 93.3% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Height
63 mm
Height
63 mm
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 63 mm which is shorter than 71.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
Thickness
20 mm
Thickness
20 mm
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 20 mm which is thinner than 93.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.7% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
120 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
120 shots
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 120 shots, which is shorter than that of 99.2% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
Battery capacity
N/A
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This camera has a removable battery, and 98.7% of cameras include one.
Uses 2x AA batteries.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This camera does not support Wi-Fi. 47.9% of cameras include this feature.
Wi-Fi version
N/A
Bluetooth connectivity
no
Bluetooth connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This camera does not have Bluetooth. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
â–¼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Polaroid IF045 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 274 g lighter
    Weight
    121 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (121 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    121 g vs 395 g
  • 24.9 mm narrower
    Width
    95 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 14.5x cheaper
    Polaroid IF045 is cheaper than the average camera (£20 vs £290).
    £20 vs £290
  • 10.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    63 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (63 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    63 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 14.5x cheaper
    Polaroid IF045 is cheaper than the average camera (£20 vs £290).
    £20 vs £290
  • 274 g lighter
    Weight
    121 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (121 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    121 g vs 395 g
  • 24.9 mm narrower
    Width
    95 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (95 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    95 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 26 mm thinner
    Thickness
    20 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (20 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    20 mm vs 46 mm
  • 10.9 mm shorter body
    Height
    63 mm
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (63 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    63 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 26.2% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Polaroid IF045
    the average camera
    Polaroid IF045 has a lower user score than the average camera (6.34 vs 8.000).
    6.34 vs 8
  • 9.6% worse value for money
    Polaroid IF045 has a worse value-for-money score than the average camera (5.65 vs 6.2).
    5.65 vs 6.2
  • 0.3 in smaller screen diagonal
    Screen size
    2.7 in
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a smaller screen than the average camera (2.7 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    2.7 in vs 3 in
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • 3 m shallower water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    3 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >0 m
    This camera has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average camera (3 m vs 0 m). The average camera has a waterproof depth rating of 0 m.
    3 m vs 0 m
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    1/2.3"
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (1/2.3" vs APS-C).
    1/2.3" vs APS-C
  • 2 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.34 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.3 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.34 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    14 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (14 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    14 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 5,600 ISO lower maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    800 ISO
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a lower maximum sensitivity than the average camera (800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 1 older
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is older than the average camera (2012 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    2,012 vs 2,013
  • No AF tracking
    AF tracking
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This camera does not support AF tracking, the average camera does. 88% of cameras support it.
  • 22 fewer AF points
    N. of focus points
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has fewer focus points than the average camera (1 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    1 vs 23
  • No RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This camera does not support RAW photo capture, the average camera does. 62.8% of cameras support RAW formats.
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual focus, the average camera does. 71.7% of cameras include a manual focus mode.
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This camera does not support manual exposure, the average camera does. 72% of cameras support manual exposure controls.
    No true manual exposure mode.
  • 85.9% less optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    1 x
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 x – >35 x
    40% less optical zoom: this camera offers 1 x, compared with 7.1 x on the average camera.
    The fixed built-in lens has no optical zoom range, equivalent to 1x.
    1 x vs 7.1 x
  • Lower video resolution
    Max video resolution
    1,280 px
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera records lower-resolution video than the average camera (1280 px vs 1920 px). The average camera records at 1920 px.
    1280 px vs 1920 px
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus (video)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This camera does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average camera does.
    focus locked at recording start
  • 210 shots fewer shots per charge
    Battery life (CIPA)
    120 shots
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
    This camera has shorter battery life than the average camera (120 shots vs 330 shots). The average camera delivers 330 shots per charge.
    120 shots vs 330 shots
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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Based on 11 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Polaroid IF045

  • Dual-screen design (2.7" rear and 1.8" front) is highly rated for taking selfies
  • Waterproof up to 10 feet (3 meters) and overall durable/shockproof build
  • Compact, lightweight, and very easy for beginners or children to operate
  • Affordable price point for a dedicated underwater camera
  • Simple file transfer process to computers via USB

What we don't like about Polaroid IF045

  • Extremely poor battery life; often 'eats' AAA batteries very quickly
  • Inconsistent image quality, frequently described as blurry or low-resolution
  • Long flash recharge time (up to 30 seconds between shots)
  • Slow shutter response makes it difficult to capture action shots
  • LCD screens are difficult to see in bright sunlight or underwater
  • Lack of optical zoom and poor results when using digital zoom

Verdict

The Polaroid iF045 is a compact, point-and-shoot digital camera featuring a 14-megapixel CMOS sensor and a fixed 8.5mm f/2.8 lens with 5x digital zoom. Designed for outdoor adventure, it is dustproof, shockproof, freeze-proof, and waterproof up to 10 feet (3 meters). A primary characteristic is its dual LCD monitor setup, which includes a 2.7-inch rear screen and a 1.8-inch front screen for precisely framing self-portraits. This rugged build makes it highly affordable and ideal for casual underwater photography, though it is limited by rapid battery drain from its two AAA batteries, slow shutter response times, and a lengthy recharge time for the built-in flash.

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