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Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F 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
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled at a similar time to the DV300F which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the C135 grades vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung DV300F

 C135 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak C135

 DV300F C135 
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung DV300F

 C135 DV300F 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C135 features outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the C135 versus the DV300F.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C135 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and DV300F.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C135
Portrait photography with Samsung DV300F
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Samsung DV300F
53
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (1,250)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Sports photography camera
31
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Samsung DV300F
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
25
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung DV300F
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung DV300F
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 112 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200