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Kodak C135 vs Sony W650

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Kodak C135 versus Sony W650, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched about the same time to the W650 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the C135 grades vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony W650

 C135 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Kodak C135

 W650 C135 
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony W650

 C135 W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 has got exterior measurements 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 W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C135 versus Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the C135 versus the W650.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Sony W650
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Sony W650
53
weather proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (1,250)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
31
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
64
weather proof
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
Sony W650 Landscape photography factors
31
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
25
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony W650
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 220 images
Battery format - 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $140