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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX260 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 231g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX240 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX270 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was launched 5 months later than the C135 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX260 HS scores versus the C135 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX260 HS over the Kodak C135

 SX260 HS C135 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SX260 HS

 C135 SX260 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX260 HS and Kodak C135

 SX260 HS C135 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX260 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Kodak C135 has specifications of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX260 HS versus the C135.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX260 HS and C135 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and C135.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Kodak C135 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
features face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Street photography highlights
Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX260 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (231g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery pack (230 shots)
no Timelapse mode
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX260 HS Vlogging info
Kodak C135 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (231 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
25
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Canon SX260 HS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX260 HS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SX260 HSKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX260 HS Kodak EasyShare C135
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-06-04 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 230 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $349 $0