Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 125g - 98 x 58 x 23mm
- Released January 2010
Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Kodak C135 versus Kodak M550, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Kodak. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the M550 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe C135 was manufactured 2 years later than the M550 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C135 grades against the M550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Kodak EasyShare M550. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Kodak M550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Kodak M550
C135 | M550 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak C135
M550 | C135 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Kodak M550
C135 | M550 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Kodak M550 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Kodak C135 versus Kodak M550 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 and the M550.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and M550.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Kodak C135 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent C135 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Kodak EasyShare M550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Kodak |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Kodak EasyShare M550 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.4 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 112k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1400s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 23mm (3.9" 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 | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $119 |