Ektar H35vs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £649 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 105 × 62 × 37mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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