Kodak C140 vs Kodak M530

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Kodak C140 vs Kodak M530, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and M530 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and M530 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was released 12 months prior to the M530 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the C140 matches up against the M530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Kodak EasyShare M530. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Kodak M530 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Kodak C140 provides outer dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Kodak M530 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Kodak C140 vs Kodak M530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the C140 compared to the M530.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and M530 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and M530.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Kodak M530 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind in sensor innovation.