Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66
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Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Kodak C135 and Sony TX66, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe C135 was announced within a month of the TX66 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the C135 scores against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C135 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C135 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony TX66
| C135 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Kodak C135
| TX66 | C135 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+1118k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony TX66
| C135 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 features external dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Kodak C135 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the C135 and the TX66.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.
Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and TX66.
As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony TX66 to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Kodak C135 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare C135 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1250 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.4 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 112k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $0 | $350 |
