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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 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 SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Replacement is Olympus SH-3
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Kodak C135 and Olympus SH-2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 4 years before the SH-2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the C135 scores against the SH-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus SH-2

 C135 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Kodak C135

 SH-2 C135 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus SH-2

 C135 SH-2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 features external measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the C135 versus the SH-2.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SH-2 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and SH-2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SH-2 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
53
weather proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competitors (271g)
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-2
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (271 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus SH-2
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $399