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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z90 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 90 x 52 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z90 versus Kodak C135, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z90 (12MP) and the C135 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z90 was revealed 3 years prior to the C135 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z90 matches up versus the C135 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z90 over the Kodak C135

 EX-Z90 C135 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Casio EX-Z90

 C135 EX-Z90 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak C135

 EX-Z90 C135 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z90 has external dimensions of 90mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak C135 has sizing of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z90 versus Kodak C135 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z90 against the C135.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z90 and C135 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z90 and C135.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Kodak C135 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z90 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Portrait photography information
Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Street photography highlights
Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 Sports photography highlights
Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z90
Travel photography with Kodak C135
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment sealing
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z90
Landscape photography with Kodak C135
27
manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z90 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
25
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z90 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z90 and Kodak C135
 Casio Exilim EX-Z90Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z90 Kodak EasyShare C135
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-08-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1250
Lowest native ISO 64 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 detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focus range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 52 x 19mm (3.5" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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-60 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $150 $0