Ektar H35vs Leica M11
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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Leica
Leica M11 (2022)
Starting from £7999 new
Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
Leica M11 (2022)
- Rangefinder photographers who want the pinnacle of the M system
- M10-R owners upgrading to the BSI sensor and simplified base plate
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the most refined digital Leica M ever made
- Photographers who want to slow down and shoot with intention
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | — | 60.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | None |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | N/A | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Leica M11 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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