Canon SX230 HS vs Kodak C140

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX230 HS versus Kodak C140, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX230 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.

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The SX230 HS was released 2 years after the C140 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS grades versus the C140 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Kodak C140 has proportions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Kodak C140 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS vs the C140.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and C140 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and C140.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX230 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon SX230 HS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.