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Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-FS10 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-FS10
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-7.1) lens
  • 121g - 102 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-FS10 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The image resolution of the EX-FS10 (9MP) and the Mini (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-FS10 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-FS10 was introduced 24 months earlier than the Mini which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the EX-FS10 scores vs the Mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-FS10 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-FS10 Mini 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-FS10

 Mini EX-FS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Casio EX-FS10 and Kodak Mini

 EX-FS10 Mini 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-FS10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 55mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the EX-FS10 and the Mini.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-FS10 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-FS10 and Mini.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-FS10 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Kodak Mini will deliver more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-FS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Portrait photography highlights
Kodak Mini Portrait photography highlights
25
you can focus manually
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
24
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-FS10
Street photography with Kodak Mini
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Sports photography advice
Kodak Mini Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 Travel photography advice
Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
26
you can focus manually
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-FS10 as a Vlogging camera
Kodak Mini as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
25
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Casio EX-FS10 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-FS10 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-FS10Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Brand Casio Kodak
Model type Casio Exilim EX-FS10 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 9MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-114mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-7.1 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 99 gr (0.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 55 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.8") 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 NP-80 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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