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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V 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 HX7V
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony HX7V

 C140 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Kodak C140

 HX7V C140 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony HX7V

 C140 HX7V 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

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

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Sony HX7V Street photography advice
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Sports photography camera
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography details
Sony HX7V Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Kodak C140 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony HX7V
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
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