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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 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 S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Kodak C135 and Nikon S6500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 12 months before the S6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the C135 scores versus the S6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S6500

 C135 S6500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Kodak C135

 S6500 C135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S6500

 C135 S6500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 provides outer measurements 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 S6500 has dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 versus the S6500.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S6500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and S6500.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older C135 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon S6500
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging features
Nikon S6500 Vlogging features
25
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S6500
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 250 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 model 2 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $170