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Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Released January 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Casio EX-Z16 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is very well matched but the EX-Z16 (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 3 months prior to the Mini so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the EX-Z16 scores vs the Mini with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-Z16 Mini 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-Z16

 Mini EX-Z16 
Display dimensions2.5""Larger display (+2.5")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Kodak Mini

 EX-Z16 Mini 
ReleasedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z16 and Kodak Mini in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z16 against the Mini.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and Mini is 99 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and Mini.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z16 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Casio EX-Z16 will give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography information
Kodak Mini Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
24
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Street photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z16
Sports photography with Kodak Mini
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Travel photography details
Kodak Mini Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography info
Kodak Mini Landscape photography info
32
focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging details
Kodak Mini Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (848 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-09-20 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.5"
Resolution of display 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 848x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 99 gr (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 model - KLIC-7006
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $100 $100