Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Announced August 2012
- Successor is Canon SX510 HS
(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
Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Mini, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Kodak. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and Mini (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") have different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SX500 IS was unveiled 20 months later than the Mini making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Kodak Mini being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS grades versus the Mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Kodak EasyShare Mini. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Kodak Mini
SX500 IS | Mini | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon SX500 IS
Mini | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Mini
SX500 IS | Mini | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has dimensions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Kodak Mini in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the Mini.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and Mini is 80 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and Mini.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX500 IS having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX500 IS will render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SX500 IS vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3640 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1600 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lbs) | 99 gr (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 life | 195 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $100 |