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Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A480 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon A480
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2009
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively close but the A480 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The A480 was released 23 months prior to the Mini which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A480 grades against the Mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Kodak Mini

 A480 Mini 

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon A480

 Mini A480 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A480 and Kodak Mini

 A480 Mini 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A480 features outer dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has measurements of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A480 and the Mini.

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A480 and Mini is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A480 and Mini.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The A480 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The older A480 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A480 Portrait photography information
Kodak Mini Portrait photography information
25
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
24
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A480 Street photography advice
Kodak Mini Street photography advice
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of RAW support
low max ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A480 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
16
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A480 Travel photography details
Kodak Mini Travel photography details
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A480
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/3")
low max ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A480 Vlogging information
Kodak Mini Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone port
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A480 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A480 and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot A480Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Name Canon Kodak
Model type Canon PowerShot A480 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 5 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 99 gr (0.22 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $210 $100