Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Nikon Coolpix L120. The whole galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery & Nikon L120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon L120
C140 | L120 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Kodak C140
L120 | C140 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon L120
C140 | L120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L120 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Nikon Coolpix L120 | |
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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 |