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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB500
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is relatively close but the C140 (1/2.5") and HZ10W (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was announced 4 months prior to the HZ10W so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C140 matches up vs the HZ10W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung HZ10W

 C140 HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak C140

 HZ10W C140 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ10W

 C140 HZ10W 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C140 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Samsung HZ10W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 versus the HZ10W.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C140 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung HZ10W will provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography features
18
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
31
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography features
Samsung HZ10W Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography information
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
54
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ10W
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 160g (0.35 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $300