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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 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
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Kodak C135 and Nikon S9500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and S9500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 12 months prior to the S9500 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C135 matches up vs the S9500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon S9500

 C135 S9500 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Kodak C135

 S9500 C135 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution614k112kSharper display (+502k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon S9500

 C135 S9500 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has got external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the C135 compared to the S9500.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and S9500 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and S9500.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9500 Portrait photography features
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
31
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Nikon S9500
53
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Nikon S9500
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Nikon S9500 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Nikon S9500
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (230 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging factors
Nikon S9500 Vlogging factors
25
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon S9500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon S9500
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix S9500
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix S9500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-550mm (22.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AEB
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
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 205g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" 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 - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $230