Canon SX740 HS vs Kodak C140

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SX740 HS and Kodak C140, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and C140 (8MP) and the SX740 HS (1/2.3") and C140 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The SX740 HS was introduced 9 years later than the C140 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX740 HS scores versus the C140 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Kodak EasyShare C140. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Kodak C140 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Kodak C140 has measurements 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 SX740 HS and Kodak C140 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX740 HS and the C140.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX740 HS and C140 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and C140.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX740 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX740 HS will deliver more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX740 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.