Kodak C140 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets take a closer look at the Kodak C140 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Kodak and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was revealed 5 years prior to the SZ-16 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the C140 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The full galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Kodak C140 features outside measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C140 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the C140 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C140 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and SZ-16 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C140 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.