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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX730 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 SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and C135 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was released 4 years later than the C135 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX720 HS matches up against the C135 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Kodak C135

 SX720 HS C135 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2012More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SX720 HS

 C135 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak C135

 SX720 HS C135 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX720 HS comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Kodak C135 has dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX720 HS versus Kodak C135 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the C135.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and C135 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX720 HS and C135.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
offers face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX720 HS
Street photography with Kodak C135
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (270g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX720 HS
Sports photography with Kodak C135
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.9 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (270 grams)
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (250 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (250 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Kodak C135
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (270g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
25
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 life 250 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $379 $0