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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the C135 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The C135 was brought out 2 years after the SL30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the C135 matches up against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung SL30

 C135 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak C135

 SL30 C135 
Display dimensions2.5"2.4"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung SL30

 C135 SL30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C135 offers exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the C135 against the SL30.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the C135 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and SL30.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Kodak C135 to produce more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer C135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C135 Street photography info
Samsung SL30 Street photography info
53
weather proofing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,250)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
fixed focal length (35mm)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C135
Landscape photography with Samsung SL30
32
MP count good (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (1,250)
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
25
offers face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung SL30
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4" 2.5"
Resolution of display 112 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $0 $93