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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed January 2012
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was launched 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the C135 matches up vs the HZ15W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung HZ15W

 C135 HZ15W 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak C135

 HZ15W C135 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kSharper screen (+348k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung HZ15W

 C135 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 has outside dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the C135 vs the HZ15W.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C135 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Kodak C135 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger C135 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Street photography camera
53
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Samsung HZ15W
31
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C135
Travel photography with Samsung HZ15W
64
weather sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (249g)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
31
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Vlogging camera
25
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (249 grams)
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung HZ15W
Also called as - WB550
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $330