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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TG-310 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TG-310 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was released 24 months prior to the TG-310 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the C140 matches up vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Olympus TG-310

 C140 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Kodak C140

 TG-310 C140 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Olympus TG-310

 C140 TG-310 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Olympus TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the C140 against the TG-310.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and TG-310.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-310 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography advice
18
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Street photography highlights
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
67
lighter than competitors in class (155 grams)
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery (150 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
21
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (150 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (155g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Olympus TG-310
 Kodak EasyShare C140Olympus TG-310
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Olympus
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 13cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 - 150 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $80 $0