Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Launched July 2011
Photography Glossary Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe C135 was announced 6 months after the HX9V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the C135 matches up against the HX9V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C135 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony HX9V
| C135 | HX9V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Kodak C135
| HX9V | C135 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 112k | Crisper screen (+809k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony HX9V
| C135 | HX9V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider 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) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 compared to the HX9V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and HX9V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and HX9V.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX9V to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Kodak C135 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1250 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| 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) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 gr (0.39 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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, 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 | One | One |
| Price at release | $0 | $328 |