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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Ricoh CX4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 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 CX4
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX4, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 17 months later than the CX4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the C135 scores versus the CX4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Ricoh CX4

 C135 CX4 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2010Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Kodak C135

 CX4 C135 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution920k112kCrisper display (+808k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX4

 C135 CX4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Ricoh CX4 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the C135 vs the CX4.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and CX4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and CX4.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Kodak C135 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer C135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Ricoh CX4
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Ricoh CX4 Street photography info
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Ricoh CX4
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change focal length (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography factors
Ricoh CX4 Travel photography factors
64
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh CX4 as a Landscape photography camera
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Ricoh CX4
25
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (205 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak C135 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Ricoh CX4
 Kodak EasyShare C135Ricoh CX4
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Ricoh CX4
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-10 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 205 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 model 2 x AA DB-100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $211