Upgrade Guide
Kodak Ektar H35→Kodak PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Ektar H35. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera
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Battery life~80 shots (200mAh battery, estimated) vs 1× AA alkaline battery
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Generation3 years newer (2025 vs 2022)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Ektar H35 | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | -7.2 | ||
| Travel | -6.5 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Portrait | -6.3 | ||
| Landscape | -6.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ektar H35 | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £40 | £35 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 1.6MP 1/4-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 2MP | |
| Video | N/A — film camera | Below 1080p | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on | 1fps | |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~80 shots (200mAh battery, estimated) | ↑ |
| Weight | ~125g (without battery) | 30g (estimated) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | No screen | Small fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Fixed 35mm f/2.4 lens | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | microSD (1GB-128GB) |
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