X-S20vs 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?
Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.
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-S20 (2023)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm colour science in a vlogging-friendly body
- Hybrid shooters who need IBIS, 6.2K video, and a fully articulating screen
- X-S10 owners looking for a meaningful upgrade with better battery and video
- Beginners who want a capable all-rounder without Fujifilm's traditional dials
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-S20 (2023) | Ektar H35N (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £50 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever |
| Battery Life | ~750 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 491g body only | ~130g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm | 107 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" 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-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-S20 | Ektar H35N |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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