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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 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 L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Kodak C135 and Nikon L26, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the L26 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured around the same time to the L26 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C135 scores versus the L26 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon L26

 C135 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak C135

 L26 C135 
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon L26

 C135 L26 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 features external 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 L26 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the C135 versus the L26.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and L26 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and L26.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L26 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L26 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Nikon L26 Street photography details
53
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,250)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Nikon L26
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Nikon L26
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Nikon L26 Vlogging factors
25
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
pretty wide (26mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon L26
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix L26
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - AA
Battery model 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/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $70