Kodak C140 vs Nikon P7000

In this article, we will be comparing the Kodak C140 and Nikon P7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the P7000 (10MP) is pretty close but the C140 (1/2.5") and P7000 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was introduced 22 months prior to the P7000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the C140 matches up versus the P7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix P7000. The whole galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon P7000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 has external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon P7000 has dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C140 and Nikon P7000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 compared to the P7000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and P7000 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the C140 and P7000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon P7000 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.