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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z270 front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Casio EX-Z270
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.6-7.8) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched 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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Kodak. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and Mini (1/3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z270 was brought out 24 months earlier than the Mini which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z270 scores versus the Mini when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z270 over the Kodak Mini

 EX-Z270 Mini 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-Z270

 Mini EX-Z270 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak Mini

 EX-Z270 Mini 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z270 features external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the Mini.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z270 and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z270 and Mini.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z270 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged EX-Z270 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Portrait photography info
Kodak Mini Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
24
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z270
Street photography with Kodak Mini
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Sports photography highlights
Kodak Mini Sports photography highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 Travel photography info
Kodak Mini Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z270 as a Landscape photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Landscape photography camera
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
low maximum ISO (1,000)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z270
Vlogging with Kodak Mini
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
25
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z270 vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z270 and Kodak Mini
 Casio Exilim EX-Z270Kodak EasyShare Mini
General Information
Make Casio Kodak
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z270 Kodak EasyShare Mini
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-08 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3640 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 29-87mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-7.8 f/3.0-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 7.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111g (0.24 lb) 99g (0.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 NP-80 KLIC-7006
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $100