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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh CX2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
35
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1250
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35mm (F3.0) lens
  • 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
Ricoh CX2
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released August 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and CX2 (9MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 2 years later than the CX2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C135 matches up vs the CX2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh CX2

 C135 CX2 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 30 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak C135

 CX2 C135 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution920k112kClearer screen (+808k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX2

 C135 CX2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 has got physical 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 Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 and the CX2.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and CX2 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and CX2.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Kodak C135 to provide more detail with its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern C135 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography details
Ricoh CX2 Portrait photography details
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Ricoh CX2 Street photography info
53
environment proofing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography features
Ricoh CX2 Sports photography features
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others (185 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX2 as a Landscape photography camera
31
good megapixels (14MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
42
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Ricoh CX2 Vlogging advice
25
has face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (185g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX2
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh CX2
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh CX2
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-08-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1250 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.00 m (ISO 400)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 ID 2 x AA DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $341