Ektar H35vs Z30
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Who should buy what
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £479 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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