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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Kodak C140 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S6300 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S6300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was revealed 4 years before the S6300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the C140 scores against the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon S6300

 C140 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Kodak C140

 S6300 C140 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon S6300

 C140 S6300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S6300 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C140 and Nikon S6300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the C140 versus the S6300.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and S6300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and S6300.

All in all, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S6300 will show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography advice
Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (8MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
21
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon S6300
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 13cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 160g (0.35 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $200