Kodak C140 vs Olympus SH-2

Here is a detailed analysis of the Kodak C140 versus Olympus SH-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Kodak and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and SH-2 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and SH-2 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was launched 7 years before the SH-2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the C140 scores against the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Olympus Stylus SH-2. The complete galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery & Olympus SH-2 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the C140 and the SH-2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and SH-2 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and SH-2.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus SH-2 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind in sensor technology.