Kodak C135 vs Samsung TL500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Kodak C135 versus Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The C135 was introduced 19 months after the TL500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the C135 grades versus the TL500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Samsung TL500. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 enjoys physical dimensions 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 Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C135 versus Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the C135 vs the TL500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TL500.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C135 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Kodak C135 will resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer C135 provides an edge in sensor tech.