Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak C140

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SX280 HS vs Kodak C140, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX280 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the C140 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX280 HS grades vs the C140 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX280 HS vs the C140.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and C140 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and C140.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX280 HS using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SX280 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX280 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.