Kodak C140 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a complete assessment of the Kodak C140 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Kodak and Olympus. The resolution of the C140 (8MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar but the C140 (1/2.5") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was revealed within a month of the SP-565UZ and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the C140 scores against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Kodak C140 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Kodak C140 enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C140 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the C140 and the SP-565UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus SP-565UZ will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.