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Kodak C135 vs Sony W230

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 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
  • Launched January 2012
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Kodak C135 vs Sony W230, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the C135 scores against the W230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony W230

 C135 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Kodak C135

 W230 C135 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony W230

 C135 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 has outer dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the C135 against the W230.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and W230.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Kodak C135 to give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer C135 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
53
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W230 as a Sports photography camera
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography features
Sony W230 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W230 Landscape photography highlights
31
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging information
Sony W230 Vlogging information
25
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony W230
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range - 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.4" 3"
Resolution of screen 112k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model 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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $180