Portra 160 (36 exp)vs Portra 400 (36 exp)
Kodak
Portra 160 (36 exp)
From £16
Best for Studio portraits & controlled outdoor shoots
View Portra 160 (36 exp)
VS
Kodak
Portra 400 (36 exp)
From £16
Best for Portraits, weddings & professional work
View Portra 400 (36 exp)
Which should you buy?
Studio Portraits & Controlled Outdoor Shoots — Portra 160 (36 exp): The finest-grain Portra — for controlled conditions where you want the smoothest, most natural portrait film available.
Portraits, Weddings & Professional Work — Portra 400 (36 exp): The finest colour film available. Exceptional latitude, extraordinarily fine grain, and natural skin tones that no digital camera has yet truly replicated.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Portra 160 (36 exp) | Portra 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £16 | £16 |
| Sensor | 35mm colour negative — ISO 160 | 35mm colour negative — ISO 400 (rated at ISO 200–800 by many photographers) |
| Video | N/A | N/A — film stock |
| Autofocus | N/A | N/A — film stock |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A — film stock |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | ~30g | ~30g per roll |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | ISO 160 — studio, window light & bright outdoor conditions | ISO 400 — exceptionally wide latitude |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Portra 160 (36 exp) | Portra 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light | ||
| Fashion | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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