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Kodak C135 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 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 W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Kodak C135 and Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The C135 was manufactured within a month of the W690 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the C135 grades vs the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony W690

 C135 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Kodak C135

 W690 C135 
Screen sizing3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony W690

 C135 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C135 enjoys 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C135 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 compared to the W690.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and W690.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W690 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Sony W690
53
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
31
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
31
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
25
has face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony W690
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 pictures
Style of battery - 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $297