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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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Sigma fp (2019)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.6MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Sigma fp |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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