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Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Launched May 2017
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak C135 versus Nikon W300, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the W300 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 6 years before the W300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the C135 grades versus the W300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Nikon W300

 C135 W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Kodak C135

 W300 C135 
LaunchedMay 2017January 2012Newer by 65 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kSharper screen (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Nikon W300

 C135 W300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 features physical 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 W300 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C135 versus Nikon W300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 and the W300.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and W300 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and W300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon W300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography factors
Nikon W300 Street photography factors
53
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography information
Nikon W300 Sports photography information
31
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
environment proof
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon W300 Landscape photography highlights
31
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Nikon W300 Vlogging advice
25
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Nikon W300
 Kodak EasyShare C135Nikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Nikon Coolpix W300
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2017-05-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 231g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 life - 280 pictures
Style of battery - Built-in
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $387