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Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Leica. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and V-Lux 30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was launched 3 years earlier than the V-Lux 30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the C140 scores vs the V-Lux 30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 C140 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak C140

 V-Lux 30 C140 
RevealedMay 2011January 2009More modern by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Leica V-Lux 30

 C140 V-Lux 30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C140 provides outside dimensions 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 V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the C140 versus the V-Lux 30.

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and V-Lux 30 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and V-Lux 30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Leica V-Lux 30 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Sports photography camera
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competition (219 grams)
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 30 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Kodak EasyShare C140Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Make Kodak Leica
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Leica V-Lux 30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 13cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
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 - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $900