Canon SD980 IS vs Kodak C140

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SD980 IS versus Kodak C140, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD980 IS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SD980 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD980 IS was released 8 months after the C140 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD980 IS matches up against the C140 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD980 IS and Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD980 IS Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD980 IS has got exterior measurements of 100mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Kodak C140 has measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD980 IS versus Kodak C140 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD980 IS compared to the C140.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD980 IS and C140 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD980 IS and C140.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD980 IS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SD980 IS will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SD980 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.