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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 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 L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak C135 and Nikon L20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and L20 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 2 years later than the L20 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the C135 matches up vs the L20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon L20

 C135 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak C135

 L20 C135 
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon L20

 C135 L20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon L20 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the C135 and the L20.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and L20 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and L20.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern C135 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Nikon L20
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Nikon L20 Street photography details
53
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
54
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon L20
31
good resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Nikon L20
64
environment sealing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Nikon L20 Vlogging features
25
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon L20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix L20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 135 gr (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $120