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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A3500 IS versus Kodak C135, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the C135 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was revealed 13 months after the C135 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A3500 IS grades vs the C135 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak C135

 A3500 IS C135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon A3500 IS

 C135 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak C135

 A3500 IS C135 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A3500 IS and the C135.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3500 IS and C135 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A3500 IS and C135.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A3500 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A3500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography advice
Kodak C135 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
31
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
features touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography features
Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging highlights
Kodak C135 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare C135
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $115 $0