Ektar H35vs A7C II
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Ektar H35 (2022)
Starting from £40 new
Best for First-time film photographers & casual everyday shooting
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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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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