Canon A490 vs Kodak C140

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A490 versus Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and C140 (8MP) and the A490 (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A490 was launched 13 months later than the C140 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A490 scores against the C140 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A490 & Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A490 Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon A490 has outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has specifications of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the A490 and the C140.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A490 and C140 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A490 and C140.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A490 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon A490 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent A490 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.