Polaroid's 2015 instant digital — 10MP capture with ZINK 2x3in prints, microSD storage, no rear screen
The Polaroid Snap was a 2015 instant digital camera released during the era when the Polaroid brand was licensed to C&A Marketing. Rather than using traditional Polaroid chemical film, it captures digital images and prints them on ZINK Zero Ink paper, placing it against Fujifilm's Instax line while keeping a digital copy of every shot. A touchscreen version, the Snap Touch, followed later and is a separate model.
It combines a 10-megapixel sensor with a fixed f/2.8 lens and an integrated ZINK printer that turns out smudge-proof 2x3-inch prints in under a minute, with a paper tray holding up to ten sheets. There is no rear screen; framing uses a pop-up optical viewfinder that doubles as the power switch. Images save to microSD cards up to 32GB, capture modes include colour, black and white, and sepia, and a built-in non-removable lithium-ion battery charges over USB.
The Snap suits parties, family use, and anyone wanting instant physical prints with a digital backup, and its simplicity makes it a common first camera for children. The lack of any screen means composition is approximate and there is no reviewing shots on the camera, so it rewards a casual, low-stakes approach rather than careful photography.
Because the battery is sealed and non-removable, its remaining capacity is the main used-purchase risk: confirm the camera charges, holds charge, and both shoots and prints. ZINK 2x3-inch paper is still widely sold, so consumables are not a problem. Check the paper feed path and rollers for jams or debris, verify prints emerge cleanly without banding, and test that a microSD card is recognised.