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Film comparison

Polaroid B&W 600 Film vs Polaroid B&W SX-70 Film

  • B&W 600 Film is 2 stops faster (ISO 640 vs 160).
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SpecificationB&W 600 FilmB&W SX-70 Film
ManufacturerPolaroidPolaroid
TypeInstantInstant
Box speedISO 640ISO 160
ProcessInstantInstant
Formatspolaroid-600polaroid-sx-70
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AvailabilityCurrentCurrent

Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.

How they look

B&W 600 Film
Black-and-white integral instant film for 600-type cameras, 8 photos per pack, with a battery in the pack. Polaroid gives ASA 640, a 79 x 77 mm image area and 5 to 10 minutes' development.
B&W SX-70 Film
Black-and-white integral instant film for SX-70 cameras (and the I-2), 8 photos per pack, with a battery in the pack. Polaroid gives ASA 160 and 5 to 10 minutes' development.

Which suits what

Better pick: B&W 600 Film

Snapshots

Both work well

Portrait

Better pick: B&W SX-70 Film

Still life