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Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Z980 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Key Specs

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
Kodak Z980
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Kodak Z980

 C140 Z980 
Display resolution230k201kCrisper display (+29k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Z980 over the Kodak C140

 Z980 C140 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Kodak Z980

 C140 Z980 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 size comparison

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

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 top view buttons comparison

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.

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Kodak Z980 Portrait photography info
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
40
focusing manually
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Z980 Sports photography highlights
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
51
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Z980 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Kodak Z980 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
23
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Kodak Z980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Kodak Z980
 Kodak EasyShare C140Kodak EasyShare Z980
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