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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Ricoh GR Digital IV front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Key Specs

Kodak C140
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-108mm (F2.7-4.8) lens
  • 160g - 92 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Ricoh GR Digital IV
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28mm (F1.9) lens
  • 190g - 109 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Ricoh GR Digital III
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the GR Digital IV (10MP) is relatively similar but the C140 (1/2.5") and GR Digital IV (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was launched 3 years prior to the GR Digital IV which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the C140 scores against the GR Digital IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh GR Digital IV

 C140 GR Digital IV 

Reasons to pick Ricoh GR Digital IV over the Kodak C140

 GR Digital IV C140 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 32 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh GR Digital IV

 C140 GR Digital IV 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Ricoh GR Digital IV has sizing of 109mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 compared to the GR Digital IV.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and GR Digital IV is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and GR Digital IV.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Ricoh GR Digital IV will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Portrait photography camera
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Street photography camera
Ricoh GR Digital IV as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Sports photography info
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography factors
Ricoh GR Digital IV Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
67
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f1.9)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Ricoh GR Digital IV Landscape photography info
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
53
focusing manually
great max aperture (f1.9)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Ricoh GR Digital IV Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
great max aperture (f1.9)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh GR Digital IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Ricoh GR Digital IV
 Kodak EasyShare C140Ricoh GR Digital IV
General Information
Manufacturer Kodak Ricoh
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Ricoh GR Digital IV
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 8MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 28mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/1.9
Macro focus range 13cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 109 x 59 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 390 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA DB65
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $80 $599