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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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A7R IV (2019)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | — | 61.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting 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 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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