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Polaroid Socialmatic Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260Sensor size:?Weight:567 gBattery life (CIPA):?

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

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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 65% of models
Score components

90%

4.6

Technical score

10%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 65% of cameras
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components

28%

5.6

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.6

Display & Design

8%

6.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

â–¼Worse than 66% of cameras
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 562 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 95% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Polaroid Socialmatic

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

28%

5.6

Sensor & Image

25%

2.8

Photo Features

18%

3.8

Video & Audio

14%

5.6

Display & Design

8%

6.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.0

Connectivity & Storage

4.6
User score
User score
6.8/ 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 95% of models
Score components

70%

6.1

User ratings

30%

8.6

Number of reviews

Based on 562 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.
6.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 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 81% of models
Popularity:
Polaroid Socialmatic has a popularity score of 8.6, which is higher than 80.7% of cameras.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
6.1/ 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 62% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

6.1
Sensor size
?
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
1.12 µm
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 1.12 µm, which are smaller than those in 99.8% of cameras.
Base ISO
100
Base ISO
100
â–¼ Worse than 28% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 100 which is higher than that of 19.9% of cameras and equal to that of 52.4% of cameras.
Max ISO
?
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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
?
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
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
â–² Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% 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
H.264
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Type
instant
Weight
567 g
Weight
567 g
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 567 g which is heavier than 71.1% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.1% of cameras.
Width
132 mm
Width
132 mm
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 132 mm which is wider than 76.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.4% of cameras.
Height
132 mm
Height
132 mm
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 132 mm which is taller than 98% of cameras.
Thickness
30 mm
Thickness
30 mm
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 30 mm which is thinner than 76.1% of cameras and equal to that of 0.3% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
?
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
Battery capacity
1,800 mAh
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
This camera has a battery capacity of 1,800 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 78.6% of cameras and equal to those in 3.3% of cameras.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 98.8% of cameras include one.
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
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
â–² Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 77% of models
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
â–² Better than 78% of models
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4 which is newer than that supported by 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
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 Socialmatic vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • 1.5 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    4.5 in
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (4.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    4.5 in vs 3 in
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • 680 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1800 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,800 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 4 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0 GB
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 4.47x more popular
    Polaroid Socialmatic is more popular than the average camera (8.62 vs 1.9).
    8.62 vs 1.93
  • 1.5 in larger screen diagonal
    Screen size
    4.5 in
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2.7 in – >3.2 in
    This camera has a larger screen than the average camera (4.5 in vs 3 in). The average camera has a screen size of 3 in.
    4.5 in vs 3 in
  • Has a touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This camera has a touchscreen, the average camera does not. 36.6% of cameras support touchscreen input.
  • 16 mm thinner
    Thickness
    30 mm
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
    This camera is thinner than the average camera (30 mm vs 46 mm). The average camera has a thickness of 46 mm.
    30 mm vs 46 mm
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    January 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 680 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1,800 mAh
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <700 mAh – >2.2k mAh
    This camera has a higher battery capacity than the average camera (1800 mAh vs 1120 mAh). The average camera has a battery capacity of 1120 mAh.
    1,800 mAh vs 1,120 mAh
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Has GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This camera supports GPS, the average camera does not. 9.8% of cameras support GPS.
    built-in GPS
  • 4 GB more storage
    Internal storage
    4 GB
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >0.07 GB
    This camera has a higher internal storage than the average camera (4 GB vs 0 GB). The average camera offers 0 GB of internal storage.
    4 GB vs 0 GB
  • 2.22 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.1 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 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.
  • 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.
    no video recording
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • 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.
  • 172 g heavier
    Weight
    567 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (567 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    567 g vs 395 g
  • 17.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 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 Socialmatic
    the average camera
    Polaroid Socialmatic has a lower user score than the average camera (6.83 vs 8.000).
    6.83 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 172 g heavier
    Weight
    567 g
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is heavier than the average camera (567 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    567 g vs 395 g
  • 58.1 mm taller body
    Height
    132 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is taller than the average camera (132 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    132 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 12.1 mm wider
    Width
    132 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is wider than the average camera (132 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    132 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 2.22 µm smaller sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    1.12 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has smaller sensor pixels than the average camera (1.1 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Fixed-focus design.
  • 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 two-stage shutter
    Two-stage shutter button
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This camera does not have a two-stage shutter button, the average camera does.
  • 28 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    2 s
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (2 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    2 s vs 30 s
  • 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
  • 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.
    no video recording
  • 1 fewer microphones
    N. of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This camera has fewer microphones than the average camera (1 vs 2). The average camera has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • 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.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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photographybay.com
06/01/2015
Summary of the review
Hands-On Report: Polaroid Socialmatic is Finally a Real Product
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digitalphoto.de
18/06/2015
Summary of the review
Polaroid Socialmatic – Instant printing with modern features
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futurezone.at
11/01/2015
Summary of the review
Hands-on with the Polaroid Socialmatic Android instant camera
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appareil-photo-polaroid.com
30/03/2018
Summary of the review
Polaroid Socialmatic: Our review of this 3-in-1 camera
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Third-party reviews

Based on 562 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Polaroid Socialmatic

  • Integrated ZINK printer allows for instant, smudge-proof physical prints
  • Fun, iconic 'Instagram-inspired' design
  • Social media connectivity for direct uploads to Facebook and Twitter
  • Runs on Android OS, allowing access to various apps and photo editing
  • Expandable storage via microSD slot
  • Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS for geo-tagging

What we don't like about Polaroid Socialmatic

  • Bulky, square design is awkward to hold and not pocket-friendly
  • Slow boot-up time (often 30-40 seconds) and overall sluggish performance
  • Noticeable shutter lag between pressing the button and capturing the photo
  • Low-resolution touchscreen with poor responsiveness
  • Subpar image quality, particularly from the 2MP rear-facing selfie camera
  • Short battery life, frequently requiring a recharge every few days
  • WiFi signal can be weak compared to standard smartphones

Verdict

The Polaroid Socialmatic is a hybrid instant digital camera that blends retro aesthetics with a full Android operating system, featuring a 14MP front-facing sensor and a 2MP rear-facing selfie camera. It is equipped with a 4.5-inch touchscreen, 4GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), and built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS for seamless social media sharing. Its standout feature is the integrated ZINK (Zero Ink) printer, which produces 2x3-inch smudge-proof, sticker-backed photos in under a minute without needing ink cartridges. Main pros include its unique 'all-in-one' ability to edit and share digitally while printing physical copies instantly, and the fun factor of its iconic Instagram-inspired design. However, the camera suffers from significant cons, including an awkwardly bulky and square form factor that makes it difficult to grip, a slow and laggy boot-up process, and poor image quality from the rear camera.

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