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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Sony HX50V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and HX50V (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was brought out 5 years earlier than the HX50V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the C140 scores versus the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony HX50V

 C140 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Kodak C140

 HX50V C140 
IntroducedApril 2013January 2009Newer by 52 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony HX50V

 C140 HX50V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 compared to the HX50V.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and HX50V is 94 and 89 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and HX50V.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony HX50V will give greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
18
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (8 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
51
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (1,000)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (272 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography features
Sony HX50V Sports photography features
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (8 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than others (272g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (8MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony HX50V
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Kodak Sony
Model Kodak EasyShare C140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-08 2013-04-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1000 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-108mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.35 lbs) 272 gr (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 400 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $439