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Canon D30 vs Kodak C140

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
38
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon D30 and Kodak C140, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the D30 (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") come with different sensor size.

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The D30 was introduced 5 years later than the C140 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the D30 matches up against the C140 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Kodak C140

 D30 C140 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon D30

 C140 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Kodak C140

 D30 C140 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Kodak C140 has proportions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 vs the C140.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and C140 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and C140.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D30 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon D30 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher D30 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon D30
Portrait photography with Kodak C140
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focusing manually
features face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography advice
Kodak C140 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 Travel photography features
Kodak C140 Travel photography features
60
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (8MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 Landscape photography details
Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
21
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 Vlogging information
Kodak C140 Vlogging information
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon D30 vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot D30Kodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Kodak EasyShare C140
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 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 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 13cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" 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 life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $329 $80