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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizing.

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The SD970 IS was launched 2 months later than the C140 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD970 IS grades against the C140 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak C140

 SD970 IS C140 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SD970 IS

 C140 SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C140

 SD970 IS C140 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS and the C140.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and C140 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and C140.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD970 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD970 IS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak C140
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
18
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography features
Kodak C140 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak C140 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Kodak EasyShare C140
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 13cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release - $80