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Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was manufactured 6 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the C140 grades against the Galaxy Camera 2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 C140 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Kodak C140

 Galaxy Camera 2 C140 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions4.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+2.1")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 C140 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Kodak C140 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the C140 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and Galaxy Camera 2.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography info
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (283g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
73
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283g)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography features
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
37
reasonably wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (283 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2014-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 283 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" 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 life - 400 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $400