Ektar 100 and Portra 160 - A Side by Side Comparison
Kodak Ektar VS Kodak Portra 160
Here’s our quick comparison of Kodak Ektar and Kodak Portra 160. Both of these films are around the same ISO but quite different in contrast and saturation
Ektar is a 100 speed, extremely finely grained C-41 substitute for slide film and Portra is an amazing portrait film with great skin tones.
Ektar has quite a bit more saturation and punch and requires more editing for portrait work. Portra 160 is much more natural looking with more subdued tones.
Kodak Ektar 100 – 35mm colour negative film, 36 exposures
ISO 100 daylight-balanced C-41 process
Extremely fine grain — T-GRAIN emulsion optimised for scanning
Ultra-vivid colour saturation and high sharpness
Proprietary DIR couplers for well-defined edge quality
Advanced cubic emulsions for rich colour and fine detail
Best for: landscape, travel, nature, fashion, and commercial photography
Price is per roll
Kodak Portra 160 – 35mm colour negative film, 36 exposures
ISO 160 daylight-balanced
T-GRAIN emulsion with VISION Film Technology
Ultra-fine grain, high sharpness, exceptional edge detail
Medium saturation, low contrast, accurate neutral skin tones
Extraordinary exposure latitude — handles overexposure generously
C-41 colour negative processing
Price is per roll
Best for: portrait, wedding, fashion, studio, and outdoor shoots in good light