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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out very close to the SZ-31MR iHS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the C135 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 C135 SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Kodak C135

 SZ-31MR iHS C135 
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kCrisper screen (+808k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 C135 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the C135 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SZ-31MR iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
33
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
31
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography highlights
31
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
25
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 175g (0.39 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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