Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1
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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 1.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- (1×)mm (F2.8) lens
- 190g - 66 x 43 x 89mm
- Revealed September 2014

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Kodak and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WG-M1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

The C140 was unveiled 6 years before the WG-M1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the C140 scores versus the WG-M1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Ricoh WG-M1. The full galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Ricoh WG-M1
C140 | WG-M1 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 1.5" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-M1 over the Kodak C140
WG-M1 | C140 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 69 months |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Ricoh WG-M1
C140 | WG-M1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 offers outside 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 Ricoh WG-M1 has dimensions of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the C140 and the WG-M1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and WG-M1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and WG-M1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Ricoh WG-M1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Kodak C140 vs Ricoh WG-M1 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Ricoh WG-M1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Ricoh |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Ricoh WG-M1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-01-08 | 2014-09-12 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1000 | 800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | (1×) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 13cm | - |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 1.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 960 (50p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 848 x 480 (60p, 120p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 190g (0.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 66 x 43 x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | DB-65 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC, internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $80 | $2,000 |