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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Overview

The following is a complete review of the Kodak C135 and Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced about the same time to the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the C135 matches up vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX10V

 C135 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Kodak C135

 HX10V C135 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX10V

 C135 HX10V 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has got exterior measurements 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 HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the C135 and the HX10V.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX10V to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography information
Sony HX10V Street photography information
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Sony HX10V
31
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
32
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
25
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony HX10V
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1250 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4" 3"
Screen resolution 112k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 320 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $616