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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2012
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z550 versus Kodak C135, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the C135 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was introduced 24 months earlier than the C135 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the EX-Z550 scores versus the C135 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Kodak C135

 EX-Z550 C135 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Casio EX-Z550

 C135 EX-Z550 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak C135

 EX-Z550 C135 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z550 has external dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z550 versus Kodak C135 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the C135.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z550 and C135 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and C135.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z550
Portrait photography with Kodak C135
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Street photography features
Kodak C135 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Sports photography information
Kodak C135 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Landscape photography highlights
Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z550
Vlogging with Kodak C135
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
25
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Kodak C135
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Kodak EasyShare C135
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.0
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 143 gr (0.32 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $0