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Kodak C140 vs Sony W220

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Kodak C140 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and W220 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and W220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced very close to the W220 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the C140 matches up versus the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony W220

 C140 W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Kodak C140

 W220 C140 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony W220

 C140 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the C140 against the W220.

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and W220 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony W220 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W220 as a Portrait photography camera
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography factors
Sony W220 Street photography factors
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 Sports photography details
Sony W220 Sports photography details
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W220 Landscape photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W220 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Kodak C140 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony W220
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Make Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-08 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 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
Highest resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 13cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $80 $160