Film comparison
Kodak Portra 160 vs Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 160C
- Fujicolor Pro 160C is discontinued.
Side by side
| Specification | Portra 160 | Fujicolor Pro 160C |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kodak | Fujifilm |
| 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.
- Fujicolor Pro 160C
- Professional daylight colour negative film with a fourth colour layer, with a tone curve designed for higher-contrast results than Pro 160S. Launched in 2004 to replace NPC 160 and discontinued in 2010 (Wikipedia, Fujicolor Pro).
Which suits what
Better pick: Portra 160
Portraits, Fashion, Weddings
Both work well
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Better pick: Fujicolor Pro 160C
Portrait, Commercial