Kodak C140 vs Ricoh G900

Its time to look more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Ricoh G900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Kodak and Ricoh. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and G900 (20MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and G900 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The C140 was introduced 10 years earlier than the G900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the C140 grades vs the G900 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Ricoh G900. The whole galleries are viewable at Kodak C140 Gallery and Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 offers external measurements of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Ricoh G900 has measurements of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the C140 versus the G900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and G900 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C140 and G900.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The C140 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Ricoh G900 will deliver extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.