Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135 Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Kodak C135

14 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Nikon P300, which was introduced in May 2011 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Kodak C135, which was introduced in January 2012 is a Waterproof camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor. There is only 7 months difference between P300 and C135 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-05-31

12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 160 - 3200

24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

7 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

120fps High-Speed Video

189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Kodak C135 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-10

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 80 - 1250

35 mm f3.00 Prime Lens

2.4" Fixed Type Screen

Unknown continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

175g. 147 x 58 x 23 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Kodak EasyShare C135

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Kodak EasyShare C135

Image Stabilization	Optical vs None	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Max ISO	3.200 vs 1.250	156% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.4"	0.6 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution	922k dots vs 112k dots	722% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1400s	faster mechanical shutter
Manual Exposure	Yes vs No	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 35mm	11 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 35mm	65 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4.2× vs 1×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.80 vs 3.00	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	6.5m vs 2.4m	4.1m longer range
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video

Reasons to choose Kodak EasyShare C135 over Nikon Coolpix P300

Max Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Weight	175 g vs 189 g	14 g lighter
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	3.00 vs 4.90	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Kodak EasyShare C135

Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits

Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Kodak EasyShare C135

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 2.4"	Small display
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes

Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Kodak C135 has external dimensions of 147 x 58 x 23 mm (5.79 x 2.28 x 0.91″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135.

Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135.

Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Kodak C135 is 14g lighter than the Nikon P300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300

C135

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

P300

C135

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300's 3" LCD screen is slightly larger than Kodak C135's 2.4" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Kodak C135 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and C135 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 Cameras

Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135 Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Kodak C135 features a 35 mm F3.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Nikon P300's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Kodak C135's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, C135's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Nikon P300 has 65mm longer reach than the Kodak C135. However, with a max aperture of f3.00, Kodak C135 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300

C135

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

P300

C135

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300

C135

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300

C135

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Kodak C135 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Kodak C135 for Street Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Kodak C135 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Environmental Sealings
No Image Stabilization
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1400s
Unknown Focus Points
35 mm Tele Lens
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Kodak C135 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
175g
Environmental Sealings
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Kodak C135 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Environmental Sealings
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
Read the details

Nikon P300 vs Kodak C135: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Kodak C135, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Kodak C135 scores compare:

Nikon P300

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Kodak C135

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #333 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #981 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P300 has a higher Overall Score than the Kodak C135 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Kodak C135 vs Nikon P300 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Nikon Coolpix P300	Kodak EasyShare C135
Brand	Nikon	Kodak
Announced	2011-05-31	2012-01-10
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	CCD
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area	28.07mm²	28.07mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	14 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4288 x 3216
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	1,250 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	160 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	9	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-100 mm (4.2×)	35 mm (1×)
Max Aperture	F1.8-4.9	F3.0
Macro Focus Range	3cm	n/a
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	2.4"
Resolution	922k dots	112k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/1400s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.50 m	2.40 m (@ ISO 360)
Max Flash Sync	n/a	s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	n/a
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	640 x 480
Video Formats	H.264, Motion JPEG	Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	189g	175g
Dimensions	103 x 58 x 32mm	147 x 58 x 23mm
Battery Life	240 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction