Kodak
Ektar H35 2022
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
£40
list price · used from £30 at eBay
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Ektar H35 vs PixPro WPZ2
Quick take: The Ektar H35 is the most affordable; only the PixPro WPZ2 is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 2019
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
£174
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Ektar H35 — First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting: A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
PixPro WPZ2 — Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget: A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
Ektar H35 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Complete beginners wanting their first film camera at minimal cost
- Digital photographers curious about film who want a low-stakes starter
- Anyone who wants more shots per roll without spending much
- A fun gift for someone interested in analogue photography
PixPro WPZ2 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Ektar H35Kodak · 2022 | PixPro WPZ2Kodak · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40Best | £174 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 1/2.3" BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 16.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Digital |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 200 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery)Best | 176g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Fixed lens (27–108 mm-eq f/3.0–6.6) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 1× microSD |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Ektar H35
PixPro WPZ2
Fun & simple
8.5/10
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Portrait
—
2.4/10
Street
—
5.2/10
Travel
—
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
1.9/10
Documentary
—
3.5/10
Landscape
—
3.6/10
Casual
—
5.3/10
Food
—
2.8/10
Macro
—
1.8/10
Architecture
—
2.7/10
Astrophotography
—
1.5/10
Underwater
—
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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