Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30
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Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Leica V-Lux 30. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Leica V-Lux 30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Leica V-Lux 30
C140 | V-Lux 30 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Kodak C140
V-Lux 30 | C140 | |||
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Revealed | May 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Leica V-Lux 30
C140 | V-Lux 30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Leica V-Lux 30 | |
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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 |