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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
31
Overall
32

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung HZ15W
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung HZ15W

 C140 HZ15W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Kodak C140

 HZ15W C140 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ15W

 C140 HZ15W 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

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

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
31
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography details
Samsung HZ15W Street photography details
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ15W Sports photography factors
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (249g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Samsung HZ15W Vlogging info
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (249 grams)
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung HZ15W
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung HZ15W
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