Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980
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Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 445g - 124 x 91 x 105mm
- Introduced January 2009

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Kodak. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and Z980 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and Z980 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

The C140 was introduced very close to the Z980 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the C140 grades vs the Z980 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Kodak EasyShare Z980. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Kodak Z980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Kodak Z980
C140 | Z980 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 201k | Crisper display (+29k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak C140
Z980 | C140 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Kodak Z980
C140 | Z980 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Kodak Z980 has sizing of 124mm x 91mm x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the C140 versus the Z980.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and Z980 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and Z980.
All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Kodak Z980 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

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Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Kodak |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Kodak EasyShare Z980 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 13cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 445 gr (0.98 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 91 x 105mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $80 | $249 |