Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100
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Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Launched January 2010

Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S2100 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The C140 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the C140 scores versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony S2100
C140 | S2100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Kodak C140
S2100 | C140 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony S2100
C140 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C140 offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the C140 and the S2100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and S2100.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C140 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony S2100 will show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $80 | $0 |