Kodak C135 vs Nikon 1 J4

Lets look more closely at the Kodak C135 and Nikon 1 J4, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and 1 J4 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The C135 was revealed 3 years prior to the 1 J4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C135 grades vs the 1 J4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Nikon 1 J4. The full galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Nikon 1 J4 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 has outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon 1 J4 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 compared to the 1 J4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and 1 J4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and 1 J4.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C135 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon 1 J4 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.