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Ektar H35 vs A6100

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·16 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.

A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.

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
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Ektar H35Kodak · 2022A6100Sony · 2019
Price £40Best£649
Sensor 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm)APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution —24.2MP
Video N/A — film camera4K 30fps
Autofocus Fixed focus (~1m to ∞)425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation N/A — film cameraNo stabilisation
Burst Rate Manual wind-on11fps
Battery Life 1× AA alkaline battery420 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight ~125g (without battery)Best396g (body only)
Dimensions 105 × 62 × 37mm119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Optical viewfinderEVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen No screen3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount Fixed lensSony E-Mount
Memory Cards 35mm 135-format film cartridgeSD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity No wireless connectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

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
A6100
Fun & simple
8.5/10
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Portrait
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6.7/10
Street
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7.3/10
Travel
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6.2/10
Wedding & Events
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5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.9/10
Filmmaking
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4.9/10
Documentary
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5.2/10
Sports & Action
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6.5/10
Landscape
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4.9/10
Wildlife
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6.9/10
Casual
—
6.4/10
Food
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6.2/10
Macro
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5.2/10
Architecture
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5.5/10
Astrophotography
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6.0/10

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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