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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
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Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 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 TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-830 iHS so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C135 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 C135 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Kodak C135

 TG-830 iHS C135 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 C135 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 has got exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the C135 and the TG-830 iHS.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and TG-830 iHS.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to result in greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older C135 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography info
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
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megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Kodak EasyShare C135Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
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