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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 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 S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 5 months later than the S8200 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C135 scores versus the S8200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S8200

 C135 S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Kodak C135

 S8200 C135 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution961k112kClearer screen (+849k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S8200

 C135 S8200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 has outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the C135 versus the S8200.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S8200 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and S8200.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Nikon S8200 Street photography details
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon S8200
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (250 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
31
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery pack (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Nikon S8200
25
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (213g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S8200
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S8200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 112k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 213 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $329