Kodak C140 vs Nikon S6200

Its time to look closer at the Kodak C140 versus Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Kodak and Nikon. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S6200 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S6200 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was brought out 3 years prior to the S6200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the C140 scores vs the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Kodak C140 offers exterior dimensions 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 S6200 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Kodak C140 versus Nikon S6200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the C140 versus the S6200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and S6200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and S6200.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The C140 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S6200 will render more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged C140 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.