Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The C140 was manufactured 3 years before the HX7V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the C140 scores versus the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony HX7V
C140 | HX7V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Kodak C140
HX7V | C140 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony HX7V
C140 | HX7V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the Kodak C140 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the C140 against the HX7V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and HX7V.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony HX7V will give extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 8MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 gr (0.35 lb) | 208 gr (0.46 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 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 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $80 | $499 |