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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Announced January 2009
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S9300 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S9300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The C140 was brought out 4 years prior to the S9300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the C140 scores against the S9300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon S9300

 C140 S9300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak C140

 S9300 C140 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon S9300

 C140 S9300 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 offers exterior measurements 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 S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 vs the S9300.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and S9300.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S9300 will produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
18
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competition (215g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging details
Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon S9300
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-08 2012-07-16
Physical type 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
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 13cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
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
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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