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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 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 AW130
(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
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the AW130 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 4 years earlier than the AW130 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the C135 scores vs the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon AW130

 C135 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak C135

 AW130 C135 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2012More recent by 37 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kSharper screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon AW130

 C135 AW130 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has physical dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon AW130 has sizing of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 against the AW130.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and AW130 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and AW130.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW130 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Nikon AW130
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Nikon AW130 Sports photography information
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography advice
32
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Nikon AW130 Vlogging info
25
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon AW130
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2015-02-10
Body design 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 370 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $398