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Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Newer Model is Olympus VR-330
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Kodak and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and VR-320 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and VR-320 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was revealed 3 years prior to the VR-320 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the C140 scores against the VR-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Olympus VR-320

 C140 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Kodak C140

 VR-320 C140 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Olympus VR-320

 C140 VR-320 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 has got outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus VR-320 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Kodak C140 versus Olympus VR-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the C140 against the VR-320.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and VR-320.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus VR-320 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Portrait photography advice
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography features
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography features
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging features
Olympus VR-320 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (158 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Olympus VR-320
 Kodak EasyShare C140Olympus VR-320
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Olympus VR-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-08 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $179