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.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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ZV-E10 II (2024)
Quick take: The ektar h35n is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Ektar H35N (2023) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £679 |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 26.0MP |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 107 × 64 × 38mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | None |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | N/A | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | ZV-E10 II |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| YouTube & Vlogging | — | |
| Short-form Video | — | |
| Travel Vlogging | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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