Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable package.
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.
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PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £40 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 304g | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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