Velvia 50 (36 exp)vs Portra 800 (36 exp)
Fujifilm
Velvia 50 (36 exp)
From £18
Best for Landscape & nature photography
View Velvia 50 (36 exp)
VS
Kodak
Portra 800 (36 exp)
From £18
Best for Evening portraits, weddings & low-light events
View Portra 800 (36 exp)
Which should you buy?
Landscape & Nature Photography — Velvia 50 (36 exp): The most vivid film ever made — landscapes on Velvia 50 are unforgettable. Demanding, expensive, and absolutely worth it.
Evening Portraits, Weddings & Low-Light Events — Portra 800 (36 exp): Portra quality in low light — faster than any other professional colour negative film with natural skin tones intact.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Velvia 50 (36 exp) | Portra 800 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £18 | £18 |
| Sensor | 35mm slide/reversal film — ISO 50 (E-6 process) | 35mm colour negative — ISO 800 (pushable to ISO 1600) |
| Video | N/A | N/A |
| Autofocus | N/A | N/A |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | ~30g | ~30g |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | ISO 50 — requires E-6 slide processing (specialist lab) | ISO 800 — low light, indoor & evening conditions |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Velvia 50 (36 exp) | Portra 800 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Outdoor / Daylight | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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