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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 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
  • Announced January 2012
Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and S30 (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and S30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The C135 was launched about the same time to the S30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the C135 scores versus the S30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S30

 C135 S30 

Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Kodak C135

 S30 C135 
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S30

 C135 S30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 enjoys physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S30 has proportions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the C135 versus the S30.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S30 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and S30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C135 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Kodak C135 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Nikon S30 Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S30 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
51
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Nikon S30 Sports photography information
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather sealing
low fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Nikon S30 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
weather sealing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (214 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
31
resolution is good (14MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
25
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Nikon S30
25
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
23
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (214g)
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S30
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S30
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $119