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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung HZ25W front
Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W 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
  • Released January 2012
Samsung HZ25W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 116 x 83 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB5000
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak C135 and Samsung HZ25W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the HZ25W (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The C135 was unveiled 19 months later than the HZ25W making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the C135 grades versus the HZ25W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung HZ25W

 C135 HZ25W 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ25W over the Kodak C135

 HZ25W C135 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung HZ25W

 C135 HZ25W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C135 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ25W has dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C135 against the HZ25W.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and HZ25W is 92 and 70 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C135 and HZ25W.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Kodak C135 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern C135 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography features
Samsung HZ25W Street photography features
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low max ISO (1,250)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C135
Sports photography with Samsung HZ25W
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focal length is fixed (35mm)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ25W as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ25W Landscape photography details
32
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (1,250)
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ25W Vlogging advice
25
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung HZ25W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung HZ25W
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung HZ25W
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung HZ25W
Otherwise known as - WB5000
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-10 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1250 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.4" 3"
Display resolution 112 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 428 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 116 x 83 x 92mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $0 $350