Ektar H35vs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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