Kodak C140 vs Nikon S31

On this page, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 and Nikon S31, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Nikon. The image resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the S31 (10MP) is relatively close but the C140 (1/2.5") and S31 (1/2.9") boast totally different sensor size.

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The C140 was announced 5 years earlier than the S31 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the C140 grades versus the S31 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon S31 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Kodak C140 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the C140 against the S31.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and S31 is 94 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and S31.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The C140 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S31 will render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.