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Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P300 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 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 P300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon P310
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and P300 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and P300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The C140 was brought out 3 years before the P300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the C140 matches up against the P300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon P300

 C140 P300 

Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Kodak C140

 P300 C140 
ReleasedMay 2011January 2009Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon P300

 C140 P300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 has got physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon P300 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 against the P300.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and P300 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and P300.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon P300 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P300 Portrait photography highlights
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography factors
Nikon P300 Sports photography factors
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P300 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P300 Landscape photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Nikon P300
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
36
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon P300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon P300
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix P300
General Information
Brand Kodak Nikon
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix P300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 13cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $80 $500