Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500
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![Kodak EasyShare C140 front Kodak EasyShare C140 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Kodak-EasyShare-C140/Kodak-C140-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500/Sony-WX500-front.jpg)
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched April 2015
- Old Model is Sony WX350
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WX500 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
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The C140 was brought out 7 years earlier than the WX500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C140 matches up versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony WX500
C140 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Kodak C140
WX500 | C140 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 76 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony WX500
C140 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 features physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the C140 vs the WX500.
![Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 size comparison Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-C140-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.
![Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-C140-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and WX500.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony WX500 will result in extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-C140-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Kodak-EasyShare-C140-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Kodak | Sony |
Model type | Kodak EasyShare C140 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-08 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
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 area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1000 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-108mm (3.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-4.8 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 13cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 236 grams (0.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 63 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 360 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $80 | $348 |