Ektar H35vs Nikon Zfc
Kodak
Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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VS
Nikon
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters
View Nikon Zfc
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.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- Photographers who want APS-C Z quality in a retro film-camera aesthetic
- Beginners and enthusiasts attracted to tactile dial controls
- Street and travel photographers who want a compact, stylish Z body
- Anyone who wants the Nikon Z system entry point with a distinctive look
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £799 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.9MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | 0.39" OLED 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 UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | Nikon Zfc |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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