Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V
92 Imaging
37 Features
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92 Imaging
38 Features
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak C135 and Sony HX7V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The C135 was released 6 months later than the HX7V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the C135 grades vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C135 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX7V
C135 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Kodak C135
HX7V | C135 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper display (+809k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX7V
C135 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 offers outside 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 HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Compare the Kodak C135 and Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the C135 and the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and HX7V.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.4" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 112 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
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 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $499 |