Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Nikon Coolpix L20. The complete galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Nikon L20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon L20
C135 | L20 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Kodak C135
L20 | C135 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon L20
C135 | L20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Kodak C135 and Nikon L20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L20 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Nikon Coolpix L20 | |
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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 |