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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135

Portability
80
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Refreshed by Canon SX510 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
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS versus Kodak C135, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the C135 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 8 months after the C135 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the C135 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Kodak C135

 SX500 IS C135 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kSharper display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SX500 IS

 C135 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak C135

 SX500 IS C135 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS has external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Kodak C135 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS and the C135.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and C135 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and C135.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX500 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak C135
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,600s)
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX500 IS
Street photography with Kodak C135
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
45
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography information
Kodak C135 Travel photography information
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (195 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
64
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography info
Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (195 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
decent MP (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Kodak C135 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
25
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Kodak EasyShare C135
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 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 Single Single
Launch price $299 $0