Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternative Name is WB550

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and HZ15W (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and HZ15W (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

The C140 was announced about the same time to the HZ15W which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the C140 scores vs the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Samsung HZ15W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung HZ15W
C140 | HZ15W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak C140
HZ15W | C140 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ15W
C140 | HZ15W | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C140 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ15W 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).
Contrast the Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the C140 versus the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and HZ15W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and HZ15W.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Samsung HZ15W will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung HZ15W | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung HZ15W |
Otherwise known as | - | WB550 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-23 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.70 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 |
External flash | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 249g (0.55 lb) |
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 score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $80 | $330 |