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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
60
Overall
49

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Kodak C135
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched March 2016
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak C135 versus Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C135 matches up against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX80

 C135 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Kodak C135

 HX80 C135 
LaunchedMarch 2016January 2012More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)
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Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX80

 C135 HX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 provides outside measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 vs the HX80.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and HX80.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C135 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Sony HX80 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
76
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography info
Sony HX80 Landscape photography info
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
better than average battery life (390 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Sony HX80
25
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony HX80
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 - 390 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $368