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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z280 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z280
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 97 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Casio EX-Z280 versus Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was released 3 years earlier than the C135 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z280 scores vs the C135 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z280 over the Kodak C135

 EX-Z280 C135 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution115k112kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Casio EX-Z280

 C135 EX-Z280 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak C135

 EX-Z280 C135 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z280 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Kodak C135 has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 against the C135.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z280 and C135 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z280 and C135.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak C135 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z280 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Portrait photography advice
Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Street photography details
Kodak C135 Street photography details
55
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Sports photography advice
Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
17
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Travel photography information
Kodak C135 Travel photography information
62
lighter than competitors (133g)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Landscape photography factors
Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
32
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z280 Vlogging info
Kodak C135 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
25
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Casio EX-Z280 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z280 and Kodak C135
 Casio Exilim EX-Z280Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z280 Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft 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 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 53 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-80 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $180 $0