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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX240 HS
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 SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX230 HS versus Kodak C135, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was released 5 months earlier than the C135 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the C135 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Kodak C135

 SX230 HS C135 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kCrisper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SX230 HS

 C135 SX230 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Kodak C135

 SX230 HS C135 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak C135 has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the C135.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and C135 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and C135.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Kodak C135 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography factors
Kodak C135 Street photography factors
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (223 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX230 HS
Sports photography with Kodak C135
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Travel photography highlights
Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than others (223g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Kodak C135
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has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging advice
Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (223 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
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Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-19 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223 grams (0.49 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $0