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Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon 160
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is IXUS 160
Kodak Mini
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
  • 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 160 (20MP) and Mini (10MP) and the 160 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 160 was launched 4 years later than the Mini and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 160 grades versus the Mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 160 over the Kodak Mini

 160 Mini 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon 160

 Mini 160 

Common features in the Canon 160 and Kodak Mini

 160 Mini 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 160 has external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 160 against the Mini.

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 160 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 160 and Mini.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 160 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 160 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent 160 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 160 as a Portrait photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 160 Street photography info
Kodak Mini Street photography info
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 160 Sports photography info
Kodak Mini Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 160 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 160
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 160 Vlogging details
Kodak Mini Vlogging details
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon 160 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 160 and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 160Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Make Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Also called IXUS 160 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 127 grams (0.28 pounds) 99 grams (0.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11L/LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $135 $100