Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
37 Features
17 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2012

Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was introduced 12 months before the C135 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A1200 scores against the C135 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Kodak EasyShare C135. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Kodak C135 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Kodak C135
A1200 | C135 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon A1200
C135 | A1200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Kodak C135
A1200 | C135 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Kodak C135 has specifications of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 against the C135.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and C135 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and C135.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak C135 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Kodak C135 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare C135 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Kodak EasyShare C135 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1250 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $109 | $0 |