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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M530 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2012
Kodak M530
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F) lens
  • 150g - 94 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Kodak C135 versus Kodak M530, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Kodak. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the M530 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 2 years after the M530 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the C135 grades vs the M530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Kodak M530

 C135 M530 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M530 over the Kodak C135

 M530 C135 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Kodak M530

 C135 M530 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has got exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C135 versus the M530.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and M530 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and M530.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Kodak C135 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern C135 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Kodak M530 Portrait photography advice
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Kodak M530 Street photography features
53
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,250)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Kodak M530
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Kodak M530 Travel photography features
64
weather proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Kodak M530 Landscape photography details
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
27
very good max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Kodak M530 Vlogging info
25
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
25
very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Kodak M530
 Kodak EasyShare C135Kodak EasyShare M530
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Kodak
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Kodak EasyShare M530
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2010-01-05
Body design Compact 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 1000
Min 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 detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 -
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 57 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $110