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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released September 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S8100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S8100 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was released 17 months later than the S8100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the C135 scores vs the S8100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S8100

 C135 S8100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2010More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Kodak C135

 S8100 C135 
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S8100

 C135 S8100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 has got exterior 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 S8100 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 and the S8100.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S8100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and S8100.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Kodak C135 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher C135 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Nikon S8100 Portrait photography information
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography advice
Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon S8100
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
55
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Nikon S8100 Landscape photography details
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging info
Nikon S8100 Vlogging info
25
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
30
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S8100
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S8100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S8100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2010-09-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 30-300mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 180g (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $299