Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 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
- Announced January 2009
(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
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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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.
Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon S9300
C140 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Kodak C140
S9300 | C140 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 42 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon S9300
C140 | S9300 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and S9300 is 94 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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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 |
Pricing at launch | $80 | $249 |