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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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ZV-1 II (2023)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £649 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 20.1MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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