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Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung GX-20 front
Portability
58
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 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
  • Launched January 2012
Samsung GX-20
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 72mm
  • Announced January 2008
  • Replaced the Samsung GX-10
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak C135 versus Samsung GX-20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the C135 (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C135 was released 4 years later than the GX-20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Kodak C135 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the C135 scores versus the GX-20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung GX-20

 C135 GX-20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2008More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-20 over the Kodak C135

 GX-20 C135 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung GX-20

 C135 GX-20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Kodak C135 provides physical measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C135 versus Samsung GX-20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the C135 and the GX-20.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and GX-20 is 92 and 58 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and GX-20.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C135 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher C135 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography factors
Samsung GX-20 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
72
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography advice
Samsung GX-20 Street photography advice
53
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,250)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Sports photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-20 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (15MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Samsung GX-20
32
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (1,250)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C135
Vlogging with Samsung GX-20
25
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
9
no video
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung GX-20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung GX-20
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung GX-20
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung GX-20
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-10 2008-01-24
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4688 x 3120
Highest native ISO 1250 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0 -
Total lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 175g (0.39 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 142 x 101 x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 714
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $850