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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Kodak C140
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A3500 IS (16MP) and C140 (8MP) and the A3500 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A3500 IS was revealed 4 years after the C140 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3500 IS scores vs the C140 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Kodak C140

 A3500 IS C140 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon A3500 IS

 C140 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Kodak C140

 A3500 IS C140 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Kodak C140 has measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A3500 IS versus the C140.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and C140 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3500 IS and C140.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A3500 IS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon A3500 IS will resolve more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern A3500 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3500 IS
Street photography with Kodak C140
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Sports photography advice
Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography information
Kodak C140 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A3500 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Kodak EasyShare C140
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 8 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 13cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
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 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 life 200 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $115 $80