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Ektar H35N vs A6400

Quick take: The Ektar H35N is the most affordable; only the A6400 is weather sealed.

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.

A6400 — Content Creation & Vlogging: 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
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
A6400 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Ektar H35NKodak · 2023A6400Sony · 2019
Price £50Best£749
Sensor 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm)24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI
Resolution —24.2MP
Video N/A — film camera4K/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 cameraNo stabilisation
Burst Rate Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 1× AA alkaline battery~410 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight ~130g (without battery)Best403g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 107 × 64 × 38mm120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelinesEVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification
Screen No screen3.0" 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 cartridgeSingle SD UHS-I
Connectivity No wireless connectivityMicro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 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
A6400
Casual
9.0/10
5.8/10
Street
9.0/10
7.3/10
Travel
9.0/10
6.9/10
Portrait
7.0/10
6.7/10
Landscape
7.0/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
—
5.6/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.0/10
Filmmaking
—
5.1/10
Documentary
—
6.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.9/10
Wildlife
—
7.4/10
Food
—
6.1/10
Macro
—
5.2/10
Architecture
—
5.5/10
Astrophotography
—
6.0/10

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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