HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp)vs Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
Ilford
HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp)
From £10
Best for Street photography, documentary & low-light B&W
View HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp)
VS
Kodak
Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
From £11
Best for Street, documentary & photojournalism
View Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
Which should you buy?
Street Photography, Documentary & Low-Light B&W — HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp): The definitive black-and-white film. Versatile, beautiful, and made in Britain. If you only shoot one B&W stock, make it HP5 Plus.
Street, Documentary & Photojournalism — Tri-X 400 (36 exp): The most iconic film ever made. Gritty, contrasty, and timeless — Tri-X defines what black-and-white photography looks like.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The hp5 plus 400 (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp) | Tri-X 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10 | £11 |
| Sensor | 35mm black & white negative — ISO 400 (pushable to ISO 3200+) | 35mm black & white negative — ISO 400 (pushable to ISO 3200) |
| Video | N/A — film stock | N/A |
| Autofocus | N/A — film stock | N/A |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film stock | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | ~30g per roll | ~30g |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | ISO 400 — push-processable to ISO 3200+ with Ilford DD-X or Microphen | ISO 400 — pushable to ISO 3200 with D-76 or HC-110 |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp) | Tri-X 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | ||
| Low Light | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Everyday | — |
More comparisons with HP5 Plus 400 (36 exp)