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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and C140 (8MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.5").

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The SX120 IS was brought out 8 months after the C140 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the C140 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Kodak C140

 SX120 IS C140 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SX120 IS

 C140 SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak C140

 SX120 IS C140 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS and Kodak C140 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the C140.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and C140 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and C140.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX120 IS to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX120 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography features
Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
33
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Kodak C140 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (285 grams)
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography highlights
Kodak C140 Sports photography highlights
26
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography info
Kodak C140 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (285g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography factors
Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Kodak C140 Vlogging factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (285g)
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX120 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Kodak EasyShare C140
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 13cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285g (0.63 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $80