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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the AW120 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 3 years prior to the AW120 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the C135 scores vs the AW120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon AW120

 C135 AW120 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Kodak C135

 AW120 C135 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon AW120

 C135 AW120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 has got physical measurements 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 Nikon AW120 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the C135 vs the AW120.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and AW120 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and AW120.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older C135 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Nikon AW120 Street photography info
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Nikon AW120 Sports photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Nikon AW120 Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon AW120 Landscape photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
48
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon AW120 as a Vlogging camera
25
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon AW120
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix AW120
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix AW120
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 213 grams (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $350