Film comparison
Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400 vs Kodak Ultramax 400
- Superia X-TRA 400 has finer grain.
- Ultramax 400 is cheaper in 35mm (about £11.50 vs £15.00).
- Superia X-TRA 400 is discontinued.
Side by side
| Superia X-TRA 400 | Ultramax 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Kodak |
| Type | Colour negative | Colour negative |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | C-41 | C-41 |
| Formats | 35mm | 35mm |
| Grain | Fine | Medium |
| Contrast | Medium | Medium high |
| Latitude | Good | Good |
| Saturation | High | High |
| Price, 35mm | about £15.00 | about £11.50 |
| Price, 120 | — | — |
| Availability | Discontinued | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Superia X-TRA 400
- Known for the '4th Color Layer' technology giving excellent fluorescent light balance. Cool/Green bias compared to Kodak.
- Ultramax 400
- Kodak's affordable everyday colour negative, available worldwide in drugstores and supermarkets. Delivers saturated, warm-leaning colours with a characteristic punch that works well in bright daylight. Moderate grain becomes visible in enlargements but adds pleasant texture. A popular choice for casual shooters and those looking to experiment without the cost of professional stocks.
Which suits what
Better pick: Superia X-TRA 400
Mixed lighting, Urban, Travel
Both work well
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Better pick: Ultramax 400
Street photography, Vacation, Point and shoot
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Superia X-TRA 400 | Ultramax 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 15s | 22s |
| 30s | 54s | 1m 39s |
| 2m | 4m | 10m 41s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator