X-T30 IIIvs Ektar H35N
Fujifilm
X-T30 III (2025)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Enthusiast photography, travel & street
View X-T30 III
VS
Kodak
Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
View Ektar H35N
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Enthusiast Photography, Travel & Street — X-T30 III (2025): 40MP resolution and flagship-level subject detection in the most affordable X-T body — the best value Fujifilm camera ever made.
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-T30 III (2025)
- Fujifilm X-T30 II owners who want a significant resolution upgrade
- Enthusiasts who want 40MP quality without flagship pricing
- Street and travel photographers who shoot JPEG-first
- Anyone stepping up from a smartphone or entry-level camera
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 III (2025) | Ektar H35N (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £50 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | — |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 360g body only | ~130g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 118 × 83 × 47mm | 107 × 64 × 38mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines |
| 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 III | Ektar H35N |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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