Film comparison
CatLABS X Film 100 Color vs Kodak Ektar 100
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| X Film 100 Color | Ektar 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CatLABS | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 100 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5 | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 |
| Grain | — | Very fine |
| Contrast | — | Medium high |
| Latitude | — | Moderate |
| Saturation | — | High |
| Price, 35mm | — | about £15.00 |
| Price, 120 | — | about £14.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- X Film 100 Color
- 2025 daylight-balanced colour film described as sharp with soft tones and a distinct coupler structure; can be processed C-41 or E-6.
- Ektar 100
- World's finest grain colour negative film with vivid colour saturation and extremely high sharpness. Rewards precise exposure — less forgiving than Portra but delivers unmatched detail and colour purity.
Which suits what
Better pick: X Film 100 Color
Daylight
Both work well
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Better pick: Ektar 100
Landscapes, Product photography, Nature
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | X Film 100 Color | Ektar 100 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | No data | 1s |
| 10s | No data | 19s |
| 30s | No data | 1m 8s |
| 2m | No data | 6m 12s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator