Kodak C135 vs Nikon S100

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The complete galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.

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).

Check out the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.