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Ektar H35 vs A6000

Quick take: The Ektar H35 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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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.

A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.

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
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
  • Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
  • Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
  • Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Ektar H35Kodak · 2022A6000Sony · 2014
Price £40Best£249
Sensor 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm)24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS
Resolution —24.3MP
Video N/A — film camera1080p/60p
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points
Stabilisation N/A — film cameraNo stabilisation
Burst Rate Manual wind-on11fps
Battery Life 1× AA alkaline battery~360 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight ~125g (without battery)Best344g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 105 × 62 × 37mm119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical viewfinderEVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen No screen3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch)
Mount 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended)Sony E-mount
Memory Cards 35mm 135-format film cartridgeSingle SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity No wireless connectivityUSB, 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
A6000
Casual
9.0/10
4.4/10
Travel
9.0/10
6.7/10
Street
7.0/10
7.6/10
Portrait
7.0/10
6.3/10
Landscape
7.0/10
4.8/10
Wedding & Events
—
4.6/10
Documentary
—
4.0/10
Sports & Action
—
6.2/10
Wildlife
—
6.7/10
Food
—
5.5/10
Macro
—
5.0/10
Architecture
—
5.2/10
Astrophotography
—
4.6/10

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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