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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
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 SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak C140, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX400 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX400 IS was revealed 5 years after the C140 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX400 IS scores versus the C140 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Kodak C140

 SX400 IS C140 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2009More modern by 68 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SX400 IS

 C140 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Kodak C140

 SX400 IS C140 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has proportions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the C140.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and C140 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and C140.

Plainly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX400 IS having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX400 IS will give you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Kodak C140
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
18
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Kodak C140 Street photography features
52
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography features
Kodak C140 Travel photography features
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging info
Kodak C140 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Kodak EasyShare C140
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-07-29 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 8MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3264 x 2448
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 13cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 313g (0.69 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 life 190 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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