Canon A1300 vs Kodak C140

Here is a extended review of the Canon A1300 vs Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and C140 (8MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was announced 3 years later than the C140 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1300 grades vs the C140 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Kodak EasyShare C140. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 has got external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon A1300 vs Kodak C140 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1300 against the C140.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and C140 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and C140.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1300 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon A1300 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.