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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V 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
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony HX10V
  • Successor is Sony HX30V
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and HX20V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was introduced 4 years before the HX20V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C140 grades versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony HX20V

 C140 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Kodak C140

 HX20V C140 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2009Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony HX20V

 C140 HX20V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 comes with exterior measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the C140 versus the HX20V.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and HX20V is 94 and 90 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and HX20V.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony HX20V will result in extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Sony HX20V Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Kodak C140
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Sony HX20V Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (8MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (254g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography features
Sony HX20V Landscape photography features
21
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX20V Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (254 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony HX20V
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1000 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 13cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 254 grams (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $80 $397