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Canon D30 vs Kodak C135

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
Kodak C135
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon D30 versus Kodak C135, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 2 years later than the C135 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D30 matches up against the C135 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Kodak C135

 D30 C135 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon D30

 C135 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Kodak C135

 D30 C135 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 comes with physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the C135.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and C135 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and C135.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak C135 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 Portrait photography info
Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography features
Kodak C135 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography details
Kodak C135 Sports photography details
36
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography advice
Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
60
environment proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D30
Landscape photography with Kodak C135
44
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
31
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging info
Kodak C135 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
25
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot D30Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot D30 Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 300 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $329 $0