Kodak C135 vs Nikon D2X

Below, we will be comparing the Kodak C135 vs Nikon D2X, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the D2X (12MP) is relatively close but the C135 (1/2.3") and D2X (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The C135 was unveiled 6 years after the D2X which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the C135 scores vs the D2X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Nikon D2X. The full galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery and Nikon D2X Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has outside 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) and the Nikon D2X has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 compared to the D2X.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and D2X is 92 and 51 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and D2X.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C135 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Kodak C135 will result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer C135 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.