Ektar H35vs Leica Q2
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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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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