Upgrade Guide
Kodak Ektar H35N→Kodak PixPro WPZ2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Ektar H35N. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the PixPro WPZ2
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~200 shots (CIPA) vs 1× AA alkaline battery
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Ektar H35N | PixPro WPZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday | -2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Low Light | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Adventure & Sports | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ektar H35N | PixPro WPZ2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £50 | £100 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | — | 16MP | |
| Video | N/A — film camera | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | |
| Stabilisation | N/A — film camera | Digital image stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | Manual wind-on; multiple-exposure lever | 3fps | |
| Battery Life | 1× AA alkaline battery | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | ~130g (without battery) | ~194g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Improved optical viewfinder with clearer framelines | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" LCD | |
| Mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | |
| Memory Cards | 35mm 135-format film cartridge | microSD up to 512GB |
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