Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Announced March 2009
(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
- Announced January 2011
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Overview
Let's look much closer at the Casio EX-Z29 versus Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Kodak. The resolution of the EX-Z29 (10MP) and the Mini (10MP) is fairly similar but the EX-Z29 (1/2.5") and Mini (1/3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z29 was brought out 22 months prior to the Mini making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the EX-Z29 matches up against the Mini in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z29 and Kodak EasyShare Mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z29 Gallery and Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Kodak Mini
EX-Z29 | Mini | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Casio EX-Z29
Mini | EX-Z29 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 230k | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z29 and Kodak Mini
EX-Z29 | Mini | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z29 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Kodak Mini has sizing of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z29 versus Kodak Mini in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z29 compared to the Mini.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z29 and Mini is 95 and 97 respectively.
Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z29 and Mini.
All in all, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The EX-Z29 offers the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged EX-Z29 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-Z29 vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Kodak |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-03-03 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3640 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1000 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-113mm (3.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 115k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 99g (0.22 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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-60 | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SDHC / SD Memory Card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $79 | $100 |