Ektar H35Nvs A7R
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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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
Who should buy what
A7R (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £349 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | — | 36.4MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | None |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | A7R |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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