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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
10
Overall
22
Kodak EasyShare C140 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Kodak C140
(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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Kodak C140 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WX70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced 4 years before the WX70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the C140 scores versus the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Kodak C140 over the Sony WX70

 C140 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Kodak C140

 WX70 C140 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Kodak C140 and Sony WX70

 C140 WX70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 features physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the C140 and the WX70.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the C140 and WX70.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C140 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony WX70 will show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older C140 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak C140 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Kodak C140 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (1,000)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others in class (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
15
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak C140 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Kodak C140 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
21
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
36
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (114g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Kodak C140 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak C140 and Sony WX70
 Kodak EasyShare C140Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Kodak Sony
Model type Kodak EasyShare C140 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-08 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1000 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-108mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-4.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 13cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
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 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 - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $80 $242