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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
17
Overall
29
Kodak EasyShare C135 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 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 SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Kodak C135 versus Samsung SL820, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the C135 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The C135 was introduced 2 years after the SL820 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C135 grades vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C135 over the Samsung SL820

 C135 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak C135

 SL820 C135 
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C135 and Samsung SL820

 C135 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C135 offers exterior measurements of 147mm x 58mm x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the C135 against the SL820.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C135 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C135 and SL820.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Kodak C135 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern C135 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C135 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C135
Street photography with Samsung SL820
53
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,250)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C135 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
31
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
can't change focal length (35mm)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C135 Travel photography information
Samsung SL820 Travel photography information
64
environment sealing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C135 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography factors
32
MP count good (14MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (1,250)
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C135 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
25
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Kodak C135 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C135 and Samsung SL820
 Kodak EasyShare C135Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C135 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1250 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.4 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 112k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.40 m (@ ISO 360) 4.50 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 58 x 23mm (5.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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