Kodak C140 vs Nikon S800c

Here, we will be reviewing the Kodak C140 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and S800c (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and S800c (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was launched 5 years before the S800c and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the C140 matches up versus the S800c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Nikon Coolpix S800c. The complete galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Nikon S800c Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 comes with outside 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) whilst the Nikon S800c has proportions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Nikon S800c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the C140 compared to the S800c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The C140 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S800c will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.