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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Kodak EasyShare M550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Kodak M550
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Kodak M550

 C135 M550 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M550 over the Kodak C135

 M550 C135 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Kodak M550

 C135 M550 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and M550 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Kodak M550
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Kodak M550 Street photography factors
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Kodak M550 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak M550 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than others (125 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography information
Kodak M550 Landscape photography information
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Kodak M550
25
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
31
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lighter than others (125g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Kodak M550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Kodak M550
 Kodak EasyShare C135Kodak EasyShare M550
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