Kodak
Ektar H35 2022
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
£40
list price · used from £41 at eBay
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Ektar H35 vs A5100
Quick take: The Ektar H35 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used 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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Ektar H35Kodak · 2022 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40Best | £200 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery)Best | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | No viewfinder |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | Micro USB, 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
A5100
Casual
9.0/10
5.1/10
Travel
9.0/10
6.7/10
Street
7.0/10
7.0/10
Portrait
7.0/10
5.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.0/10
Documentary
—
4.1/10
Sports & Action
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
5.5/10
Food
—
5.9/10
Macro
—
5.2/10
Architecture
—
5.2/10
Astrophotography
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
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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