Film comparison
Kodak Gold 200 vs Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400
- Superia X-TRA 400 is a stop faster (ISO 400 vs 200).
- Superia X-TRA 400 has finer grain.
- Gold 200 is cheaper in 35mm (about £8.50 vs £15.00).
- Superia X-TRA 400 is discontinued.
Side by side
| Gold 200 | Superia X-TRA 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Fujifilm |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 200 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120 | 35mm |
| Grain | Medium | Fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | Medium |
| Latitude | Good | Good |
| Saturation | High | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £8.50 | about £15.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £8.50 | — |
| Availability | Current | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Gold 200
- Classic nostalgic warm tones. Reintroduced in 120 format in 2022, offering pro-level results for a budget price in medium format.
- Superia X-TRA 400
- Known for the '4th Color Layer' technology giving excellent fluorescent light balance. Cool/Green bias compared to Kodak.
Which suits what
Better pick: Gold 200
Holiday, Sunny days, General purpose
Both work well
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Better pick: Superia X-TRA 400
Mixed lighting, Urban, Travel
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Gold 200 | Superia X-TRA 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 20s | 15s |
| 30s | 1m 23s | 54s |
| 2m | 8m 25s | 4m |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator