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Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 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
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Kodak C140 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and W90 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and W90 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was announced 13 months earlier than the W90 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C140 scores vs the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Pentax W90

 C140 W90 

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Kodak C140

 W90 C140 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Pentax W90

 C140 W90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 provides external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Kodak C140 versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the C140 compared to the W90.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and W90 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and W90.

Clearly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax W90 will render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind in sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
18
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Pentax W90 Street photography info
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Pentax W90
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W90 Landscape photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging details
Pentax W90 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Kodak C140 vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Pentax W90
 Kodak EasyShare C140Pentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Pentax
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Pentax Optio W90
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-08 2010-02-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $80 $120