Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30
94 Imaging
31 Features
10 Overall
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95 Imaging
32 Features
14 Overall
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung SL30
C140 | SL30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Kodak C140
SL30 | C140 |
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Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung SL30
C140 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |