Canon SX240 HS vs Kodak C140

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX240 HS versus Kodak C140, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Kodak. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") have different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was brought out 3 years later than the C140 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the C140 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Kodak C140 has specifications of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Kodak C140 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the C140.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and C140 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and C140.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX240 HS will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.