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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Kodak. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and Mini (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") use different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 180 was brought out 5 years after the Mini which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 180 grades against the Mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Kodak Mini

 ELPH 180 Mini 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 180

 Mini ELPH 180 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak Mini

 ELPH 180 Mini 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 has outside measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the Mini.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and Mini.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 180 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 180 will produce greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Kodak Mini
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 180
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Kodak Mini
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
25
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-05 2011-01-04
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
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 distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 99g (0.22 lbs)
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 All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $119 $100