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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
63
Overall
54
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2018
  • Replaced the 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
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX740 HS versus Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and C135 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was introduced 6 years later than the C135 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS scores vs the C135 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Kodak C135

 SX740 HS C135 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2012Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Canon SX740 HS

 C135 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak C135

 SX740 HS C135 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX740 HS versus Kodak C135 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX740 HS vs the C135.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and C135 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX740 HS and C135.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render extra detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX740 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography highlights
Kodak C135 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
MP count decent (21 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX740 HS
Street photography with Kodak C135
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography features
Kodak C135 Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (265 per charge)
no phase detect AF
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average in class (299 grams)
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
bad battery power (265 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
53
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (21MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (265 shots)
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging information
Kodak C135 Vlogging information
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (299g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone socket
25
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Kodak C135
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSKodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Kodak EasyShare C135
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2018-07-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 21MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 265 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $0