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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 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 S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S3500, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and S3500 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 13 months prior to the S3500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the C135 scores vs the S3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S3500

 C135 S3500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Kodak C135

 S3500 C135 
RevealedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S3500

 C135 S3500 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 offers external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S3500 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 vs the S3500.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S3500 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and S3500.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
31
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
25
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
31
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S3500
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S3500
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S3500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-02-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-182mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.4-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $85