Ektar H35Nvs A7 V
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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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the a7 v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | — | 33.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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