Ektar H35Nvs Z7 II
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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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 45.7MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Video | — |
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