Canon ELPH 500 HS vs Kodak C140

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 500 HS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the ELPH 500 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The ELPH 500 HS was announced 2 years after the C140 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 500 HS matches up versus the C140 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 500 HS and Kodak EasyShare C140. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 500 HS Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 500 HS has got outside measurements of 101mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has proportions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 500 HS versus Kodak C140 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 500 HS against the C140.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 500 HS and C140 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 500 HS and C140.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 500 HS having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 500 HS will offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 500 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.