Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera Review : Fun for Kids of All Ages

For those of an older generation, Polaroid instant cameras provided the first experience with photography: Take a picture, and then anxiously wait for the print to develop right in front of your eyes. This sort of instant gratification has been reimagined with the Polaroid Snap ($100), a 10-MP shooter with a built-in Zink printer that spits out a 3 x 2-inch hard copy of your image right after it’s snapped. The camera saves a digital file for posterity, too. Available in a handful of colors, the Snap will appeal to kids who want a fun camera to use to take and share photos.

Design

The Polaroid Snap’s rectangular, plastic body measures approximately 4.8 x 3 x 1.1 inches and weighs about 14 ounces. It should fit nicely into all but the tiniest tyke’s hands. Because this device consists of hard plastic that can withstand minor bumps, it’s probably best to use the bundled wrist strap, to help prevent yourself from accidentally dropping the camera.