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Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Kodak C135 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was revealed 17 months prior to the TF1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the C135 matches up vs the TF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony TF1

 C135 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Kodak C135

 TF1 C135 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012More modern by 17 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony TF1

 C135 TF1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 features external dimensions 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 and Sony TF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the C135 compared to the TF1.

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TF1.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TF1 to provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Sony TF1
53
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Sony TF1 Sports photography details
31
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Sony TF1
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
32
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Sony TF1
25
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony TF1
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.7"
Display resolution 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $266