Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140
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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Kodak C140
SD970 IS | C140 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SD970 IS
C140 | SD970 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Kodak C140
SD970 IS | C140 | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon SD970 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Kodak EasyShare C140 | |
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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 |