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Kodak C140 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak C140 vs Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. The resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the G3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the C140 (1/2.5") and G3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was launched at a similar time to the G3 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C140 scores vs the G3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony G3

 C140 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Kodak C140

 G3 C140 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony G3

 C140 G3 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the C140 and the G3.

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and G3.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C140 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony G3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography features
Sony G3 Portrait photography features
18
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Kodak C140
Street photography with Sony G3
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Sony G3 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony G3
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1000 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 13cm -
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 185 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $200