Landscape, Nature & Commercial Photography — Ektar 100 (36 exp) (2008): The finest grain colour negative film available — ultra-sharp, ultra-saturated, and breathtaking in good light.
Travel, Landscape & Portrait Photography With Minimal Kit — A7CR (2023): The world's smallest 61MP full-frame camera — A7R V quality in a pocketable A7C body.
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A7CR (2023)
Quick take: The ektar 100 (36 exp) is the most affordable; only the a7cr is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar 100 (36 exp) (2008) | A7CR (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £13 | £3,099 |
| Sensor | 35mm colour negative — ISO 100 | 61.0MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | N/A | 4K/60p 10-bit, 1080p/120p — S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | N/A | AI subject recognition — phase-detect with human, animal, bird detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 8fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | N/A | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~30g | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.70× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.03M dots |
| Mount | ISO 100 — best in bright daylight or controlled light | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar 100 (36 exp) | A7CR |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Outdoor / Daylight | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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