Kodak C140 vs Leica X1

Below, we will be evaluating the Kodak C140 versus Leica X1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Kodak and Leica. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and X1 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and X1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was unveiled 11 months before the X1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Kodak C140 being a Compact camera and the Leica X1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the C140 matches up against the X1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Leica X1. The full galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Leica X1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C140 offers outer 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 X1 has specifications of 124mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the C140 compared to the X1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and X1 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and X1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Leica X1 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.