X-T30 IIvs Ektar H35
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 II
VS
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
View Ektar H35
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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
X-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 II (2021) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £40 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 383g body only | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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