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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 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 S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S9100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 6 months after the S9100 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C135 scores versus the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S9100

 C135 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Kodak C135

 S9100 C135 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S9100

 C135 S9100 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak C135 versus Nikon S9100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the C135 against the S9100.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and S9100.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Nikon S9100
53
environment proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon S9100
31
decent MP (14MP)
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (270 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S9100
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $329