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Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon S90
  • Replacement is Canon S100
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 S95 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon S95 versus Kodak Mini, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and Mini (1/3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was introduced within a month of the Mini which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S95 scores against the Mini for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Kodak Mini

 S95 Mini 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon S95

 Mini S95 

Common features in the Canon S95 and Kodak Mini

 S95 Mini 
RevealedNovember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon S95 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Look at the Canon S95 versus Kodak Mini in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S95 and the Mini.

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and Mini is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and Mini.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S95 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S95 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S95
Street photography with Kodak Mini
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S95
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S95 as a Travel photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Travel photography camera
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S95 Landscape photography advice
Kodak Mini Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S95
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
32
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
25
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon S95 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Kodak Mini
 Canon PowerShot S95Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Canon Kodak
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-11-23 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1000
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lbs) 99g (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery model NB-6L KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots - Single
Cost at launch $495 $100