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Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 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 S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Kodak C135 versus Sony S2100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the C135 matches up versus the S2100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony S2100

 C135 S2100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak C135

 S2100 C135 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony S2100

 C135 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 features exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C135 versus Sony S2100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 compared to the S2100.

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and S2100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Kodak C135 to result in more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger C135 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography details
Sony S2100 Street photography details
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Sony S2100
31
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
31
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony S2100
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $0