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Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 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
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The C140 was announced 18 months earlier than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C140 scores vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung PL200

 C140 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Kodak C140

 PL200 C140 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung PL200

 C140 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 comes with external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the C140 and the PL200.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and PL200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and PL200.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung PL200
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Kodak Samsung
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $0