Kodak C140 vs Sony WX5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Kodak C140 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Kodak and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the C140 (8MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the C140 (1/2.5") and WX5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The C140 was brought out 18 months earlier than the WX5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the C140 grades versus the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare C140 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Kodak C140 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Kodak C140 has 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) while the Sony WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak C140 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the C140 against the WX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the C140 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the C140 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The C140 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony WX5 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older C140 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.