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Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW120
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Kodak C140 versus Nikon AW130, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and AW130 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and AW130 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was manufactured 7 years before the AW130 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C140 matches up vs the AW130 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon AW130

 C140 AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Kodak C140

 AW130 C140 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon AW130

 C140 AW130 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has proportions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Nikon AW130 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the C140 against the AW130.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and AW130 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and AW130.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Nikon AW130 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography advice
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Nikon AW130
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Nikon AW130
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
Nikon AW130 Landscape photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon AW130
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix AW130
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 221g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $80 $398