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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 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
  • Launched January 2009
Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and L26 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and L26 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was launched 4 years before the L26 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the C140 scores vs the L26 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon L26

 C140 L26 

Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Kodak C140

 L26 C140 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon L26

 C140 L26 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 comes with 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) and the Nikon L26 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 against the L26.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and L26 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and L26.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The C140 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Nikon L26 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography details
Nikon L26 Portrait photography details
18
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Nikon L26 Street photography info
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography features
Nikon L26 Sports photography features
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
27
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Nikon L26
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography information
Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging details
Nikon L26 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon L26 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon L26
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix L26
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix L26
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 13cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 images
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $70