Kodak C140 vs Sony S980
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Kodak C140 vs Sony S980 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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On this page, we are evaluating the Kodak C140 vs Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S980 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S980 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe C140 was manufactured at a similar time to the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C140 matches up vs the S980 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony S980
| C140 | S980 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Kodak C140
| S980 | C140 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony S980
| C140 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Kodak C140 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 enjoys outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony S980 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Kodak C140 vs Sony S980 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the C140 vs the S980.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the C140 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Kodak C140 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and S980.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony S980 will give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively.
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Kodak C140 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Kodak | Sony |
| Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 13cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $80 | $300 |