Canon ELPH 530 HS vs Kodak C140

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak C140, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 530 HS (10MP) and C140 (8MP) and the ELPH 530 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 530 HS was manufactured 3 years after the C140 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 530 HS scores vs the C140 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 530 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 530 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 86mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 530 HS and Kodak C140 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 530 HS vs the C140.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 530 HS and C140 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 530 HS and C140.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 530 HS because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon ELPH 530 HS will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 530 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.