Kodak
Ektar H35N 2023
Best for Creative film shooters who want more from their half-frame
£50
list price · used from £138 at eBay
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Ektar H35N vs A5100
Quick take: The Ektar H35N is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Ektar H35N — Creative Film Shooters Who Want More From Their Half-Frame: 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
Ektar H35N (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- H35 owners who want the multiple-exposure mode for creative double exposures
- Film beginners who want slightly more creative control than a pure point-and-shoot
- Anyone who liked the H35 but wants a refined viewfinder and updated design
- Casual shooters who want 72 shots per roll with a fun creative twist
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Ektar H35NKodak · 2023 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50Best | £200 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.3MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery)Best | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | No viewfinder |
| Screen | No screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | No wireless connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Ektar H35N
A5100
Casual
9.0/10
5.1/10
Street
9.0/10
7.0/10
Travel
9.0/10
6.7/10
Portrait
7.0/10
5.4/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
—
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
—
5.0/10
Documentary
—
4.1/10
Sports & Action
—
4.7/10
Wildlife
—
5.5/10
Food
—
5.9/10
Macro
—
5.2/10
Architecture
—
5.2/10
Astrophotography
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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