Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Ricoh GR Digital III. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Ricoh GR Digital III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh GR Digital III
C140 | GR Digital III |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital III over the Kodak C140
GR Digital III | C140 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh GR Digital III
C140 | GR Digital III | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital III Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Ricoh GR Digital III | |
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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 |