Kodak C140 vs Leica D-Lux 6

In this write-up, we are matching up the Kodak C140 versus Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Leica. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is very well matched but the C140 (1/2.5") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was launched 4 years before the D-Lux 6 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the C140 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C140 provides physical measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the C140 versus the D-Lux 6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and D-Lux 6 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and D-Lux 6.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Leica D-Lux 6 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.