Kodak
Ektar H35 2022
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
£40
list price · used from £30 at eBay
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Ektar H35 vs A5000
Quick take: The Ektar H35 is the most affordable.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Ektar H35 — First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting: A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Who should buy what
Ektar H35 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Complete beginners wanting their first film camera at minimal cost
- Digital photographers curious about film who want a low-stakes starter
- Anyone who wants more shots per roll without spending much
- A fun gift for someone interested in analogue photography
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Ektar H35Kodak · 2022 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40Best | £154 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery)Best | 269g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fixed lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Ektar H35
A5000
Fun & simple
8.5/10
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Portrait
—
4.3/10
Street
—
6.5/10
Travel
—
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
—
2.6/10
Documentary
—
3.5/10
Sports & Action
—
3.1/10
Landscape
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
4.2/10
Casual
—
4.2/10
Food
—
5.2/10
Macro
—
4.7/10
Architecture
—
4.8/10
Astrophotography
—
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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