Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
DJI vs Polaroid
What sets them apart
| Compare |  DJI |  Polaroid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €169 | £79.99 |
| Weight (g) | 52Lower | 251.9 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 to 2 years |
| Markets | AE, AT, AU, BE, BG, BR, CA, CH, CL DE PL NO OM QA KW JO BH IE, CN, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HK, HR, HU, ID, IE, IT, JP, KR, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MT, MX, MY, NL, NO, NZ, PH, PL, PR, PT, RU, SE, SG, SI, SK, TH, TW, USCovers more | AU, CA, CN, DE, ES, FR, GB, HK, IE, IT, JP, NL, NZ, SG, TW, US |
| Top video resolution | 8k | Not confirmed |
| Flight time (min) | 51 | Not confirmed |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- DJI scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.6.
- Weight (g) is lower at DJI: 52 vs 251.9.
- Support channels: only DJI offers Chat, Phone, Community.
- Products: only DJI offers Drone, Action camera, 360 camera.
- Products: only Polaroid offers Instant.
- Markets: only DJI offers AE, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
DJI
DJI suits shoppers who want a drone and a small camera from a single brand, and it backs them with a warranty of 2 years. Entry price sits at €169, which suits buyers planning a full kit rather than anyone chasing the cheapest camera in the category.
Polaroid
Polaroid sells instant cameras and little else, which makes the choice simple for anyone who wants a physical photo in hand rather than a file to manage later. Cameras are priced from £79.99, and cover runs 1 to 2 years, a spread that tracks the wider category.
Score breakdown
| Area | DJI | Polaroid |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Entry price €169 ranks 29 of 42 brands, mid-table rather than cheapest. | 8.9Higher£79.99 is the entry figure, and Polaroid ranks at 23 of 42 brands on price from. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherRange spans drone, action camera and 360 camera, video to 8k and flight time of 51 min. | 8.4instant is the entire range, with 1 to 2 years cover at the 1.5 category median. |
| Trust | 9.5Warranty of 2 years ranks 6 of 41; support runs on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Which one suits you
Pick DJI if offer, weight (g), and markets matter most.
Pick Polaroid if cost matter most.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | DJI | Polaroid |
|---|---|---|
| Cameras and lenses | 46 of 67 | 8 of 67 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | DJI | Polaroid |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Drone, Action camera, 360 camera, Compact | Instant |
| Legal entity | SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. | Polaroid International B.V. |
| Headquarters | China | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2006 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | DJI | Polaroid | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight time (min) | 51above the median | Not confirmed | 50.5 |
| Weight (g) | 52lowest quarter | 251.9highest quarter | 189.75 |
| Warranty | 2 yearsabove the median | 1 to 2 yearsabove the median | 1 year |
Median across 43 listed brands.
Pros and cons
DJI
Pros
- Drones, action cameras and compacts all come from a single brand, listed together in drone, action camera and 360 camera, so outdoor work stops involving a juggling act between makers.
- A warranty of 2 years places DJI at 6 of 41 brands on cover, in the upper part of that ranking.
- Support runs on email, chat and phone, pairing a phone line for hardware faults with written channels for everything else.
Cons
- The entry price of €169 ranks 29 of 42 brands, making DJI a mid-table buy rather than the cheapest way into the category.
- The catalogue in drone, action camera and 360 camera carries no mirrorless bodies or lenses, so stills camera shoppers should read Scan's mirrorless, drone and lenses instead.
- No used cameras appear in drone, action camera and 360 camera, which points second-hand buyers toward Defender Cameras and its 360 camera and used cameras.
Polaroid
Pros
- Every product listed is an instant camera (instant), so the range makes an unusually clear promise about what comes out of it.
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years puts the upper end on the 1.5 typical for this category.
- The range sells into AU, CA and CN, reaching most of Western Europe, North America and parts of Asia from one store.
Cons
- Specialisation cuts both ways: instant is the only type listed, while Scan carries mirrorless, drone and lenses for anyone who later wants a mirrorless body or lenses.
- Support runs on email and help centre, so there is no phone line, while phone support is offered by 60% of brands in this category.
- Warranty of 1 to 2 years puts the lower end below the 6 reached at the top of this category.
Who each suits
DJI
Who it suits
- People who want a drone and a small camera from a single brand, since drone, action camera and 360 camera covers both sides of that work.
- Shoppers who weigh warranty length heavily, because 2 years ranks 6 of 41 brands.
- Anyone who wants a phone conversation as well as written help, since email, chat and phone includes both.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bodies and lens buyers: Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses, a different market from the drone, action camera and 360 camera on offer here.
- Second-hand bargain hunters: Defender Cameras and its 360 camera and used cameras cover the used market this range does not.
- Shoppers after a single action camera: CamPark keeps its range to action camera and compact, which is a much shorter decision.
Polaroid
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants a physical photo in hand and no editing or printing routine to learn.
- Gift buyers working to a fixed budget, since cameras are priced from £79.99.
- Shoppers in any of AU, CA and CN, who can buy direct from the brand's own store and stay inside the warranty terms.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to grow into interchangeable lenses or a mirrorless body: Scan lists mirrorless, drone and lenses.
- Buyers shopping for a used body at a lower outlay: Defender Cameras lists 360 camera and used cameras.
- Anyone after a compact or action camera: Campark lists action camera and compact.
Current offers
DJI
Current offer
Discount code
DJI Autumn Sale: extra 5% off for new subscribers: 5% off coupon for new subscribers
Subscribe for early access; event runs Oct. 1 - Oct. 8
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Polaroid
Current offer
Discount code
10% off first order with Polaroid Member: 10%
Free membership sign-up; 10% applies to the first order within 30 days of signing up
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | DJI | Polaroid |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
DJI
What does DJI make?+
The range listed for DJI is drone, action camera and 360 camera, and all of it comes from the same maker. That matters if you shoot outdoors a lot and want a single brand to handle drone work and pocket footage without switching between makers.
How much is the cheapest DJI product?+
The listed entry price is €169, and DJI sits at 29 of 42 brands on that measure. So the starting figure is in the middle of the field rather than at the budget end, with costlier models sitting above it.
Polaroid
How much does a Polaroid camera cost?+
Cameras are priced from £79.99. Treat that as a one-off purchase price for the hardware rather than a first instalment, and weigh it against your own budget before ordering. On this site Polaroid sits at 23 of 42 brands on price from, so it lands mid-field rather than at either end of the range.
What kind of cameras does Polaroid make?+
Instant cameras, and the product types listed are instant. There is no mirrorless body, no drone and no separate lens range in the line-up, which is the sharpest difference from a general camera shop. If a physical photo in hand is the goal, that focus works for you. If you want to grow into lenses, it works against you.