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Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak C140 versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and DV300F (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was released 4 years before the DV300F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the C140 scores against the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung DV300F

 C140 DV300F 

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Kodak C140

 DV300F C140 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung DV300F

 C140 DV300F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the DV300F.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and DV300F.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Samsung DV300F will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography advice
Samsung DV300F Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography advice
21
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV300F as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (133 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung DV300F
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Samsung DV300F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $200