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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX500
(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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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony WX500

 C140 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Kodak C140

 WX500 C140 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2009More modern by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony WX500

 C140 WX500 
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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
39
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography info
Sony WX500 Street photography info
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no RAW files
low max ISO (1,000)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Sports photography camera
15
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX500 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
decent megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX500 Vlogging highlights
21
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony WX500
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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