Upgrade Guide
Kodak PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera→Kodak Ektar H35
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Ektar H35 offers little measurable spec improvement over the PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera. Spend the money on glass instead.
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 | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | Ektar H35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +6.3 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +6.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | +6.1 | ||
| Casual | +7.2 | ||
| Food | — | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | — | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PIXPRO Charmera Keychain Camera | Ektar H35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £35 | £40 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 1.6MP 1/4-inch CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) | |
| Resolution | 2MP | — | |
| Video | Below 1080p | N/A — film camera | |
| Autofocus | Fixed-focus (no autofocus motor) | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | N/A — film camera | |
| Burst Rate | 1fps | Manual wind-on | |
| Battery Life | ~80 shots (200mAh battery, estimated) | 1× AA alkaline battery | ↓ |
| Weight | 30g (estimated) | ~125g (without battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | Optical viewfinder | |
| Screen | Small fixed screen, no touch | No screen | |
| Mount | Fixed 35mm f/2.4 lens | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) | |
| Memory Cards | microSD (1GB-128GB) | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
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