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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Ricoh CX1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 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
  • Released January 2009
Ricoh CX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-200mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 180g - 102 x 58 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the CX1 (9MP) is fairly comparable but the C140 (1/2.5") and CX1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was launched very close to the CX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the C140 grades vs the CX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh CX1

 C140 CX1 

Reasons to pick Ricoh CX1 over the Kodak C140

 CX1 C140 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh CX1

 C140 CX1 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh CX1 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the C140 compared to the CX1.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and CX1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and CX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The C140 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Ricoh CX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh CX1 as a Portrait photography camera
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
25
has manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C140
Street photography with Ricoh CX1
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh CX1 Sports photography highlights
15
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography information
Ricoh CX1 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography advice
Ricoh CX1 Landscape photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging information
Ricoh CX1 Vlogging information
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh CX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Ricoh CX1
 Kodak EasyShare C140Ricoh CX1
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Ricoh CX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-08 2009-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Smooth Imaging Engine IV
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 surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1000 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 180g (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 28mm (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 DB-70
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $80 $299