Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1250
- 640 x 480 video
- 35mm (F3.0) lens
- 175g - 147 x 58 x 23mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Kodak C135 and Sony HX50V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe C135 was announced 15 months prior to the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the C135 scores against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX50V
C135 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Kodak C135
HX50V | C135 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 112k | Clearer screen (+809k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX50V
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Kodak C135 and Sony HX50V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the C135 versus the HX50V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and HX50V is 92 and 89 respectively.
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and HX50V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX50V to offer extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
Highest native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
Display resolution | 112k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 400 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $439 |