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Canon A490 vs Kodak C135

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A490 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon A490
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon A490 vs Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and C135 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A490 was launched 24 months before the C135 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A490 scores against the C135 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A490 over the Kodak C135

 A490 C135 
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution115k112kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon A490

 C135 A490 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Canon A490 and Kodak C135

 A490 C135 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A490 has got exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A490 vs the C135.

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A490 and C135 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and C135.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Kodak C135 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A490 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A490 Portrait photography advice
Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A490
Street photography with Kodak C135
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A490 Sports photography features
Kodak C135 Sports photography features
16
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
fixed 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")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A490 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A490 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A490 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon A490 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A490 and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot A490Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A490 Kodak EasyShare C135
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-05 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.4"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $99 $0