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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 5 months after the S100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the C135 matches up vs the S100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S100

 C135 S100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Kodak C135

 S100 C135 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+1.1")
Screen resolution820k112kClearer screen (+708k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S100

 C135 S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C135 enjoys 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) whilst the Nikon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 and the S100.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S100 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and S100.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S100 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Nikon S100 Street photography information
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Nikon S100 Sports photography information
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Nikon S100
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (150 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography features
Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
35
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S100
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S100
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3.5"
Display resolution 112k dot 820k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD Organic LED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7")
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 - 150 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $240