X-T50vs Ektar H35

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T50 Fujifilm X-T50 (2024) Starting from £1099 new Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution View X-T50
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Kodak Ektar H35 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?

Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

X-T50 (2024)

  • Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
  • Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
  • Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
  • X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade

Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T50 (2024)Ektar H35 (2022)
Price £1,099 £40
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 N/A — film camera
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection AF Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) N/A — film camera
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic Manual wind-on
Battery Life ~310 shots (CIPA) 1× AA alkaline battery
Weight 438g (with battery and card) ~125g (without battery)
Dimensions 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm 105 × 62 × 37mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M 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
Genre X-T50Ektar H35
Street
9.0
7.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Everyday
9.0
Low Light
4.0
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