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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX150 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX170 IS
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 SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") provide different sensor size.

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The SX160 IS was announced 4 years after the C140 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX160 IS grades versus the C140 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Kodak C140

 SX160 IS C140 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SX160 IS

 C140 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Kodak C140

 SX160 IS C140 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX160 IS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS against the C140.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX160 IS and C140 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and C140.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon SX160 IS will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX160 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Kodak C140 Portrait photography information
46
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Street photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography information
Kodak C140 Sports photography information
50
great zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography highlights
Kodak C140 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (291 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography highlights
Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
51
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS as a Vlogging camera
Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX160 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Company Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Kodak EasyShare C140
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-21 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-448mm (16.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 13cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 291g (0.64 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 380 images -
Type of battery AA -
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/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $80