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Kodak C135 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
32
Features
29
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak C135 and Sony H20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C135 scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony H20

 C135 H20 
RevealedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Kodak C135

 H20 C135 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony H20

 C135 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 comes with outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Kodak C135 and Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the C135 vs the H20.

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and H20.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Kodak C135 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern C135 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Sony H20 Street photography info
53
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Sony H20 Sports photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
64
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
25
includes face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Kodak C135 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony H20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $249