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Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Leica M9-P front
Portability
78
Imaging
64
Features
30
Overall
50

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2009
Leica M9-P
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2500
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Leica M Mount
  • 600g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
  • Revealed June 2011
  • Succeeded the Leica M9
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Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 and Leica M9-P, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Kodak and Leica. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and M9-P (18MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and M9-P (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was manufactured 3 years prior to the M9-P and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Kodak C140 being a Compact camera and the Leica M9-P being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C140 grades against the M9-P with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Leica M9-P

 C140 M9-P 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Leica M9-P over the Kodak C140

 M9-P C140 
RevealedJune 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Leica M9-P

 C140 M9-P 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C140 comes with physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Leica M9-P has specifications of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 and the M9-P.

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and M9-P is 94 and 78 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and M9-P.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 because of its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Leica M9-P will show extra detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
70
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
64
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Leica M9-P
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Leica M9-P as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
54
good MP (18MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Leica M9-P
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica M mount)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging features
Leica M9-P Vlogging features
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Kodak C140 vs Leica M9-P Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Leica M9-P
 Kodak EasyShare C140Leica M9-P
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Leica M9-P
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-01-08 2011-06-21
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 5212 x 3472
Highest native ISO 1000 2500
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica M
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 13cm -
Available lenses - 59
Crop factor 6.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (rangefinder)
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 600 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 68
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 854
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $7,995