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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(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
Sony WX30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony WX30

 C140 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Kodak C140

 WX30 C140 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony WX30

 C140 WX30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

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

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Kodak C140
Portrait photography with Sony WX30
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
maximum ISO low (1,000)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
15
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Kodak C140
Travel photography with Sony WX30
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak C140
Vlogging with Sony WX30
21
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony WX30
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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