Ektar H35vs Q
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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