Kodak C140 vs Sony TF1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Kodak C140 and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Kodak and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The C140 was revealed 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the C140 scores vs the TF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Kodak EasyShare C140 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Kodak C140 provides external dimensions of 92mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Kodak C140 and Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the C140 against the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and TF1.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C140 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony TF1 will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older C140 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.