Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140
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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(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

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon A3100 IS versus Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the A3100 IS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the A3100 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.

The A3100 IS was announced 13 months after the C140 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A3100 IS matches up against the C140 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3100 IS and Kodak EasyShare C140. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3100 IS Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3100 IS over the Kodak C140
A3100 IS | C140 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon A3100 IS
C140 | A3100 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3100 IS and Kodak C140
A3100 IS | C140 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3100 IS provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has sizing of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A3100 IS versus Kodak C140 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the A3100 IS versus the C140.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3100 IS and C140 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3100 IS and C140.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A3100 IS with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon A3100 IS will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A3100 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3100 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Kodak EasyShare C140 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Kodak |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3100 IS | Kodak EasyShare C140 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3264 x 2448 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 36-108mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/2.7-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 13cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-8L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $159 | $80 |