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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
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
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C135, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the C135 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the C135 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak C135

 SD970 IS C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SD970 IS

 C135 SD970 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C135

 SD970 IS C135 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak C135 has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS against the C135.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and C135 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and C135.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
26
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography factors
Kodak C135 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Kodak C135
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging info
Kodak C135 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
25
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Kodak EasyShare C135
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release - $0