Kodak C140 vs Sony W690

Following is a in depth review of the Kodak C140 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Kodak and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and W690 (16MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and W690 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The C140 was released 4 years before the W690 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the C140 scores versus the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Kodak C140 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the C140 and the W690.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the C140 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and W690.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony W690 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged C140 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.