Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung HZ10W
C140 | HZ10W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Kodak C140
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ10W
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung HZ10W | |
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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 |