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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak C135 and Nikon S8000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 20 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C135 scores against the S8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S8000

 C135 S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Kodak C135

 S8000 C135 
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kClearer screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S8000

 C135 S8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 against the S8000.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S8000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and S8000.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher C135 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8000 Portrait photography information
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
Nikon S8000 Street photography highlights
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Nikon S8000 Travel photography factors
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
25
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S8000
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S8000
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S8000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 183 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $300