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Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Kodak C140 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Kodak and Olympus. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty close but the C140 (1/2.5") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the C140 grades versus the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Olympus XZ-1

 C140 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Kodak C140

 XZ-1 C140 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Olympus XZ-1

 C140 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Kodak C140 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the C140 and the XZ-1.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and XZ-1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus XZ-1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
18
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
44
you can focus manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low maximum ISO (1,000)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than average (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (320 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-1
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
62
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (275g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography details
21
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (320 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging features
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (275 grams)
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Kodak C140 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Olympus XZ-1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Make Kodak Olympus
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Olympus XZ-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 275 grams (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $80 $567