X-A7vs Ektar H35N
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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?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Ektar H35N (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £50 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 320g body only | ~130g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 107 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | Ektar H35N |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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