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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak C135 versus Sony HX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the C135 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The C135 was launched 20 months later than the HX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C135 matches up versus the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX5

 C135 HX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012June 2010Fresher by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Kodak C135

 HX5 C135 
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX5

 C135 HX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 enjoys exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C135 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the C135 versus the HX5.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and HX5.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C135 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Kodak C135 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger C135 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
20
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography highlights
Sony HX5 Street photography highlights
53
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Sony HX5 Sports photography details
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography advice
Sony HX5 Travel photography advice
64
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Sony HX5
32
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony HX5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $275