Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2
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37 Features
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93 Imaging
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh CX2
C135 | CX2 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX2 over the Kodak C135
CX2 | C135 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+808k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX2
C135 | CX2 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX2 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Ricoh CX2 | |
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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 |