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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Announced January 2012
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Kodak C135 versus Sony WX500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was announced 4 years before the WX500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C135 scores versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Sony WX500

 C135 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Kodak C135

 WX500 C135 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012More modern by 39 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Sony WX500

 C135 WX500 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C135 comes with physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C135 versus Sony WX500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the C135 against the WX500.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C135 and WX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C135 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
53
environment proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,250)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
25
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Sony WX500
 Kodak EasyShare C135Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 14MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1250 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 175g (0.39 lbs) 236g (0.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $348