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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Released January 2012
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S5300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 24 months prior to the S5300 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the C135 matches up versus the S5300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S5300

 C135 S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Kodak C135

 S5300 C135 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S5300

 C135 S5300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the C135 versus the S5300.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S5300 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and S5300.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S5300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Nikon S5300 Street photography information
53
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (138g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Sports photography highlights
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Nikon S5300 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
lighter than competition in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5300 as a Landscape photography camera
31
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S5300 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (138 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S5300
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S5300
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.7-6.6
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lbs) 138g (0.30 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 180 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180