Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820
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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is IT100

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SL820 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SL820 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

The C140 was released around the same time to the SL820 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the C140 grades against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Samsung SL820. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Samsung SL820
C140 | SL820 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Kodak C140
SL820 | C140 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Samsung SL820
C140 | SL820 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 has got outside measurements 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 SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the C140 and the SL820.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and SL820.
As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung SL820 will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Samsung |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Samsung SL820 |
Otherwise known as | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $80 | $280 |