Ektar H35Nvs A6400
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £899 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | N/A | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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