Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 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
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Kodak C140 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WX30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

The C140 was revealed 3 years before the WX30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the C140 scores vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony WX30
C140 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak C140
WX30 | C140 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony WX30
C140 | WX30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Kodak C140 versus Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 vs the WX30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and WX30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony WX30 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Kodak | Sony |
Model | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-08 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 13cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $80 | $259 |