EOS Rvs Ektar H35N
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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VS
Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Ektar H35N (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £50 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~130g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 107 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Ektar H35N |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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