Ektar H35vs A7S
Kodak
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
Who should buy what
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £600 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 12.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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