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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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 SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and C135 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the C135 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the C135 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Kodak C135

 SD1200 IS C135 
Screen dimension2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 C135 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak C135

 SD1200 IS C135 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has got physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS against the C135.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and C135 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and C135.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Kodak C135 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
24
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Kodak C135
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
25
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Kodak EasyShare C135
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1250
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $0