Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5
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92 Imaging
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty similar but the C140 (1/2.5") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizing.

The C140 was launched 17 months earlier than the HX5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the C140 grades against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony HX5
C140 | HX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Kodak C140
HX5 | C140 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony HX5
C140 | HX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C140 offers physical dimensions 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 HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 against the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and HX5.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony HX5 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 13cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $80 | $275 |