EOS R7vs Ektar H35
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the eos r7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £40 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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