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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9900 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon S9700
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S9900 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S9900 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was unveiled 7 years prior to the S9900 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C140 matches up vs the S9900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Nikon S9900

 C140 S9900 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Kodak C140

 S9900 C140 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2009More modern by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Nikon S9900

 C140 S9900 
Manual focus No manual focus
Touch display Absent Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 compared to the S9900.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and S9900 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and S9900.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S9900 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9900 Portrait photography features
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
37
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Nikon S9900 Street photography factors
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
68
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography details
Nikon S9900 Sports photography details
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography features
Nikon S9900 Travel photography features
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
77
lighter than competitors in class (289g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Kodak C140
Landscape photography with Nikon S9900
21
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging information
Nikon S9900 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
73
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak C140 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Nikon S9900
 Kodak EasyShare C140Nikon Coolpix S9900
General Information
Company Kodak Nikon
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Nikon Coolpix S9900
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 289 grams (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $80 $300