Canon SX130 IS vs Kodak C140

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak C140, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 20 months later than the C140 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS matches up against the C140 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Kodak EasyShare C140. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Kodak C140 has proportions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX130 IS and Kodak C140 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the C140.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and C140 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and C140.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX130 IS using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.