Film comparison
Kodak Portra 160 vs Agfa Agfacolor Portrait 160
- Agfacolor Portrait 160 is discontinued.
Side by side
| Specification | Portra 160 | Agfacolor Portrait 160 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Agfa |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 160 | ISO 160 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120, 220 |
| Grain | Very fine | — |
| Contrast | Low | — |
| Latitude | Excellent | — |
| Saturation | Moderate | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £17.98 | — |
| Price, 120 | about £17.45 | — |
| Availability | Current | Discontinued |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Portra 160
- Kodak describes a significantly finer-grain structure than its predecessor for scanning and enlargement while keeping smooth, natural skin tones (E-4051, Feb 2016). Intended for portrait, fashion and commercial work.
- Agfacolor Portrait 160
- Professional colour negative film for portrait, wedding and fashion work with subtle saturation, part of Agfa's Triade with Ultra 50 and Optima. Wikipedia dates it about 1990 to 2005, when AgfaPhoto closed.
Which suits what
Better pick: Portra 160
Portraits, Fashion
Both work well
Weddings
Better pick: Agfacolor Portrait 160
Portrait