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Canon G15 vs Kodak C135

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • Successor is Canon G16
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G15 vs Kodak C135, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is very close but the G15 (1/1.7") and C135 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The G15 was revealed 9 months later than the C135 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the G15 matches up against the C135 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Kodak C135

 G15 C135 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kClearer display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon G15

 C135 G15 

Common features in the Canon G15 and Kodak C135

 G15 C135 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon G15 features external measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has specifications of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 versus the C135.

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and C135 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and C135.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G15 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak C135 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent G15 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography factors
Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Kodak C135 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (352g)
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 Sports photography highlights
Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography details
Kodak C135 Travel photography details
61
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography info
Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
54
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Kodak C135
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (352 grams)
25
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon G15 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot G15Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 12800 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 922k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 352g (0.78 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $0