Canon N vs Kodak C140

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N versus Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Kodak. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the N (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the N (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") provide different sensor sizes.

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The N was launched 4 years after the C140 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the N matches up vs the C140 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N & Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon N provides outside measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the N compared to the C140.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the N and C140 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and C140.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The N due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon N will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.