Canon G16 vs Kodak C140

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon G16 and Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G16 (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the G16 (1/1.7") and C140 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The G16 was revealed 4 years after the C140 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G16 grades vs the C140 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 and Kodak EasyShare C140. The full galleries are available at Canon G16 Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon G16 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has specifications of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon G16 and Kodak C140 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G16 compared to the C140.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G16 and C140 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G16 and C140.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G16 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent G16 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.