Canon SX510 HS vs Kodak C140

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX510 HS and Kodak C140, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Kodak. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX510 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX510 HS was launched 4 years after the C140 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX510 HS scores vs the C140 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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 depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX510 HS versus the C140.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and C140 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and C140.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX510 HS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX510 HS will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.