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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released May 2012
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-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak C135, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and the C135 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR300 was revealed 5 months after the C135 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-ZR300 matches up vs the C135 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Kodak C135

 EX-ZR300 C135 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution461k112kSharper screen (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Casio EX-ZR300

 C135 EX-ZR300 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak C135

 EX-ZR300 C135 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR300 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Kodak C135 has proportions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak C135 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the C135.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR300 and C135 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR300 and C135.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR300 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Portrait photography features
Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Street photography factors
Kodak C135 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR300
Sports photography with Kodak C135
55
amazing zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Travel photography factors
Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
71
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (205g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Landscape photography advice
Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
31
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR300 Vlogging advice
Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (205g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
25
features face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Kodak C135 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR300 and Kodak C135
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR300Kodak EasyShare C135
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 Kodak EasyShare C135
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-05-22 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Exilim Engine HS -
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1250
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 500 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-130 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $329 $0