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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the C140 (1/2.5") and SL30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was manufactured within a month of the SL30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C140 grades against the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung SL30

 C140 SL30 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak C140

 SL30 C140 

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung SL30

 C140 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 features 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) whilst the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the C140 vs the SL30.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and SL30.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Samsung SL30 will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
24
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Samsung SL30 Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Samsung SL30
 Kodak EasyShare C140Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Samsung
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Samsung SL30
Also referred to as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2009-02-17
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 8MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $80 $93