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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 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
  • Released January 2009
Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Succeeded the Nikon L110
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and L120 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and L120 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced 3 years prior to the L120 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the C140 grades against the L120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon L120

 C140 L120 

Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak C140

 L120 C140 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon L120

 C140 L120 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 offers external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L120 has proportions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs).

Compare the Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 and the L120.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and L120 is 94 and 75 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and L120.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon L120 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography info
Nikon L120 Portrait photography info
18
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography information
Nikon L120 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
Nikon L120 Sports photography advice
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L120 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L120 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging info
Nikon L120 Vlogging info
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon L120
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix L120
General Information
Make Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix L120
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-02-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 431g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $80 $300