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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak C135 and Nikon L120, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the L120 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 12 months later than the L120 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the C135 scores vs the L120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon L120

 C135 L120 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak C135

 L120 C135 
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kCrisper screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon L120

 C135 L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 enjoys exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L120 has measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the C135 compared to the L120.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and L120 is 92 and 75 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and L120.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer C135 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Nikon L120 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L120 Sports photography highlights
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Nikon L120 Landscape photography details
32
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Nikon L120 Vlogging factors
25
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
27
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix L120
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 gr (0.39 lbs) 431 gr (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
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 life - 330 images
Battery style - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $300