Ektar H35Nvs Sony FX30
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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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Who should buy what
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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