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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital III front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
35
Overall
34

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital III
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 208g - 109 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Ricoh GR Digital IV
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Ricoh. The resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the GR Digital III (10MP) is pretty similar but the C140 (1/2.5") and GR Digital III (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was launched 6 months earlier than the GR Digital III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the C140 matches up against the GR Digital III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh GR Digital III

 C140 GR Digital III 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Kodak C140

 GR Digital III C140 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh GR Digital III

 C140 GR Digital III 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GR Digital III has dimensions of 109mm x 59mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 and the GR Digital III.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and GR Digital III is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and GR Digital III.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Ricoh GR Digital III will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C140
Street photography with Ricoh GR Digital III
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
55
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography information
Ricoh GR Digital III Sports photography information
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital III as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital III Landscape photography factors
21
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
45
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Ricoh GR Digital III
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
good maximum aperture (f1.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Ricoh GR Digital III
 Kodak EasyShare C140Ricoh GR Digital III
General Information
Company Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Ricoh GR Digital III
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - GR engine III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/1.9
Macro focus distance 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format 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 160 grams (0.35 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $80 $399