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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon SX710 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX730 HS
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
Photography Glossary

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak C140, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX720 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX720 HS was released 7 years later than the C140 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX720 HS scores against the C140 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Kodak C140

 SX720 HS C140 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009More recent by 87 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Canon SX720 HS

 C140 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Kodak C140

 SX720 HS C140 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Kodak C140 has sizing 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 SX720 HS and Kodak C140 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX720 HS versus the C140.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and C140 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX720 HS and C140.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX720 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SX720 HS will render extra detail as a result of its extra 12.3MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX720 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak C140
48
manual focus
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
18
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography information
Kodak C140 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second low (5.9 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Travel photography information
Kodak C140 Travel photography information
67
lighter than others (270 grams)
good MP (20.3MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography info
Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Vlogging features
Kodak C140 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (270 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Kodak C140 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Kodak C140
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSKodak EasyShare C140
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Kodak EasyShare C140
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20.3 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 5184 x 3888 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/2.7-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 13cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 270 grams (0.60 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 250 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-13L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $379 $80