Portra 160 (36 exp)vs Portra 800 (36 exp)
Kodak
Portra 160 (36 exp)
From £16
Best for Studio portraits & controlled outdoor shoots
View Portra 160 (36 exp)
VS
Kodak
Portra 800 (36 exp)
From £18
Best for Evening portraits, weddings & low-light events
View Portra 800 (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.
Evening Portraits, Weddings & Low-Light Events — Portra 800 (36 exp): Portra quality in low light — faster than any other professional colour negative film with natural skin tones intact.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The portra 160 (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Portra 160 (36 exp) | Portra 800 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £16 | £18 |
| Sensor | 35mm colour negative — ISO 160 | 35mm colour negative — ISO 800 (pushable to ISO 1600) |
| Video | N/A | N/A |
| Autofocus | N/A | N/A |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | ~30g | ~30g |
| 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 800 — low light, indoor & evening conditions |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Portra 160 (36 exp) | Portra 800 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wedding | ||
| Low Light |
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