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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 19 months after the WX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the C135 scores versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony WX5

 C135 WX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Kodak C135

 WX5 C135 
Screen size2.8"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution461k112kCrisper screen (+349k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony WX5

 C135 WX5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 has got outer 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) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the C135 versus the WX5.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C135 and WX5.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Kodak C135 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern C135 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography information
Sony WX5 Portrait photography information
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Sony WX5 Street photography info
53
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,250)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Sony WX5
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX5 Landscape photography advice
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Sony WX5
25
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony WX5
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.4" 2.8"
Screen resolution 112k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 175g (0.39 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 2 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $0 $250