Kodak C140 vs Sony W290
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94 Imaging
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Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009

Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Kodak C140 vs Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and W290 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and W290 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

The C140 was launched at a similar time to the W290 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the C140 matches up against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony W290
C140 | W290 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Kodak C140
W290 | C140 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony W290
C140 | W290 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 has physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the C140 against the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and W290.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony W290 will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

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Kodak C140 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-08 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.3-5.2 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $80 | $230 |