Ektar H35Nvs Leica Q2
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Ektar H35N (2023)
Starting from £50 new
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame — Ektar H35N (2023): Everything the H35 was, plus a multiple-exposure mode that opens up a world of creative in-camera double exposures. The natural upgrade for H35 fans.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
Who should buy what
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 47.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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