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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Announced November 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-G1 (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-G1 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-G1 was announced 13 months earlier than the Mini which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-G1 scores vs the Mini in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-G1 Mini 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-G1

 Mini EX-G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2011November 2009More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Casio EX-G1 and Kodak Mini

 EX-G1 Mini 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-G1 provides external measurements of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") having a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Kodak Mini has proportions of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-G1 against the Mini.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-G1 and Mini is 94 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-G1 and Mini.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The EX-G1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Casio EX-G1 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-G1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
Portrait photography with Kodak Mini
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
Kodak Mini Street photography information
53
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average in class (154g)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
23
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Travel photography highlights
Kodak Mini Travel photography highlights
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (154g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
Kodak Mini Landscape photography information
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-G1
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (154 grams)
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
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Casio EX-G1 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-G1 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-G1Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-G1 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-11-18 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3640 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-114mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.4 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250s 1/1400s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.40 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 154g (0.34 lbs) 99g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") 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 model NP-800 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type microSD/microSDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $61 $100