Kodak C140 vs Nikon S32

In this article, we will be matching up the Kodak C140 vs Nikon S32, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S32 (13MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S32 (1/3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was released 6 years prior to the S32 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the C140 matches up versus the S32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 features outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S32 has measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the C140 vs the S32.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and S32 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and S32.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The C140 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S32 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.